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Henderson Occupational License Tax Division Information
Occupational License Tax DivisionThe purpose of the Occupational License Tax Division is to administer and enforce the City of Henderson’s payroll and net profits taxes as required by ordinance. This is done with integrity, efficiency, and impartiality.City PayrollEvery employer (whether for profit or not for profit) who pays wages, salaries, commissions, tips, or other taxable compensation to an employee for work performed within the city limits of Henderson is required to withhold and remit to the City of Henderson the City payroll tax. For tax periods prior to January 1, 2023, the tax is 1.49% of the gross compensation paid. Beginning January 1, 2023, the tax is 1.65% of the gross compensation paid. Forms and instructions are available at the Occupational Tax Office or may be downloaded below.City Net ProfitsEvery business entity conducting business in the City of Henderson for a profit is required to pay a tax on its net profits. Calendar year filers with a year end of December 31, 2022 pay a tax of 1.49% on net profits. Beginning January 1, 2023, the net profit tax will increase to 1.65%. Fiscal year filers will need to see Table A on the revised Net Profit forms for their pro-rated tax percentage.Returns for calendar year businesses are due by April 15th each year. New businesses commencing operations in Henderson are required to file an application and pay a $25 fee. Forms may be downloaded below or obtained at the Occupational Tax Office.City of Henderson Nexus QuestionnaireOccupational License Tax FormsForm NP - Net ProfitForm NP - InstructionsForm NPE - Net Profit ExtensionForm OLA - Occupational License ApplicationForm PR - Payroll Tax WithheldForm APR - Annual Payroll ReconciliationForm IPR - Individual Payroll RemittanceForm EPR - Employee Payroll RefundForm 1099 SF - Summary & Transmittal of Non-Employee EarningsForm - Contractor Registration ApplicationPrevious year's tax forms can be obtained by contacting the Occupational License officeEvent Business LicenseEvent Business License LetterEvent Business License - ApplicationEvent Business License - Nonprofit Sponsor ApplicationEvent Business License - Vendor ListCity Occupational Tax OrdinanceCity Occupational Tax Ordinance Amendment
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Henderson Occupational License Tax Division Information
Occupational License Tax DivisionThe purpose of the Occupational License Tax Division is to administer and enforce the City of Henderson’s payroll and net profits taxes as required by ordinance. This is done with integrity, efficiency, and impartiality.City PayrollEvery employer (whether for profit or not for profit) who pays wages, salaries, commissions, tips, or other taxable compensation to an employee for work performed within the city limits of Henderson is required to withhold and remit to the City of Henderson the City payroll tax. For tax periods prior to January 1, 2023, the tax is 1.49% of the gross compensation paid. Beginning January 1, 2023, the tax is 1.65% of the gross compensation paid. Forms and instructions are available at the Occupational Tax Office or may be downloaded below.City Net ProfitsEvery business entity conducting business in the City of Henderson for a profit is required to pay a tax on its net profits. Calendar year filers with a year end of December 31, 2022 pay a tax of 1.49% on net profits. Beginning January 1, 2023, the net profit tax will increase to 1.65%. Fiscal year filers will need to see Table A on the revised Net Profit forms for their pro-rated tax percentage.Returns for calendar year businesses are due by April 15th each year. New businesses commencing operations in Henderson are required to file an application and pay a $25 fee. Forms may be downloaded below or obtained at the Occupational Tax Office.City of Henderson Nexus QuestionnaireOccupational License Tax FormsForm NP - Net ProfitForm NP - InstructionsForm NPE - Net Profit ExtensionForm OLA - Occupational License ApplicationForm PR - Payroll Tax WithheldForm APR - Annual Payroll ReconciliationForm IPR - Individual Payroll RemittanceForm EPR - Employee Payroll RefundForm 1099 SF - Summary & Transmittal of Non-Employee EarningsForm - Contractor Registration ApplicationPrevious year's tax forms can be obtained by contacting the Occupational License officeEvent Business LicenseEvent Business License LetterEvent Business License - ApplicationEvent Business License - Nonprofit Sponsor ApplicationEvent Business License - Vendor ListCity Occupational Tax OrdinanceCity Occupational Tax Ordinance Amendment
Sunset District Entertainment Destination Information
Search autocomplete is currently not responding. Please try again later. Click here to view the ordinance for the entertainment district. Click here to view the Entertainment Destination Center License. MUNICIPAL CENTER222 FIRST STREETHENDERSON, KY 42420 MAILING ADDRESSP.O. BOX 716HENDERSON, KY 42419-0716
Henderson Utility Billing and Meter Services Information
Accounting - Utility BillingThe Accounting Division of the City’s Finance Department manages the monthly billing for Henderson Municipal Power and Light, Henderson Water Utilities, and the Municipal Gas Department. It also bills solid waste and commercial demolition and debris accounts (sanitation).The office currently employs 7 employees, including a three-member office staff that handles the actual billing process. Three employees work outside the building, performing on-site duties such as turning meters on and off, handling customer concerns, and reading meters. The meter readers read an average of 410 meters per day with a read accuracy of 99.6%.Electronic Meter ReadingMany gas and electric meters are equipped with ERTs, devices that emit radio signals to automatically transmit the meter reading to the reader’s handheld unit, without exposing our readers to dangers such as unfriendly pets and other hazards. Some water meters are equipped with devices attached to their lids, which allow readings to be transmitted to the handheld unit when touched with a wand. (Sounds magical, but a real time saver for us.)RememberGas, electric, and water meters are the property of the City of Henderson, and only authorized city personnel are allowed to turn these meters on and off. Not only could this be potentially hazardous to you, but tampering charges and any damage to the meters may be applied to your account.
Henderson Utility Account Setup and Billing Information
Setting Up a New AccountFirst of all, be sure you know your new address! (You’d be surprised how many people don’t know this!) If you are buying your home from a financial institution, we require proof of ownership, an I.D. and $10.00 per utility ($30.00 if you have gas, electric, and water). This does not apply to mobile homes.If you are buying on contract or renting, you will be required to pay the $10.00 service charge per utility, plus a deposit. Call an account representative for amount. In lieu of a deposit, a cosigner may sign for you. To qualify as a cosigner, a resident must own their own home, live within the city limits, and have not been on our cut-off list for the past two years.About Your BillBy city ordinance, your bill must be mailed to you no later than 10 days before your due date. Your due date will always be the same day each month, but should it fall on a weekend or city holiday, you will be allowed the next working day without penalty. Should you not receive a bill, please call our office for the amount due. If your bill is not paid on or before your due date, penalty will be added to your bill and a final notice, stating the last day to pay, will be mailed to you and your cosigner if you have one. A service charge of $12.50 per utility will be assessed against your account if not paid in full before the final date.Payments may be mailed or made at the Municipal Center, the drive-thru, night deposit, or drop box at the Welcome Center on Water Street. We have a Kiosk in our outer drive through lane that is open 24 hours and takes cards, checks, and cash (bills only). The Kiosk does NOT give change. There is a fee to use any payment type except for cash.Additional Payment MethodsWe now offer paperless billing! If you choose to participate in this method, you will no longer receive a bill in the mail; instead you will be notified by email and able to view your bill days before a bill would be delivered to your home or business. However, if your payment is late for any reason, a late notice will still be mailed in the traditional manner. A notification from "Web Admin" will appear in you inbox approximately 10 days prior to your due date.We encourage you to take advantage of our automatic bank withdrawal service. You still receive a bill (either by mail or email) to look over, then on your due date the payment will be withdrawn from your bank account. Please, don’t forget to attach a voided check with the form.If you have not been late in the last 12 months, you qualify for budget billing and we will be happy to calculate that amount for you to consider.Just download and complete the forms and mail or deliver to the City Building. If you have any questions, please contact our office at (270) 831-1200 and ask to speak to an account representative.Budget Billing Request FormUtility Auto Pay Authorization (ACH)Paperless Billing FormOnline PaymentsThe City of Henderson has a third-party online system called E-Suite, that can be used to pay your bills online or by phone. This system is for utility bills only and goes directly onto your account when paid online or by phone. You can pay with an e-check, debit, or credit card. You can only make payments in $300 increments if using a debit or credit card. You can make a payment for any amount if you use your checking account information and enter it as an e-check. A fee is charged to use the system. You will need to set up your account using your name as it appears on the bill, your account number and the phone number you listed when setting up your account.The City of Henderson works with Value Payment Systems (VPS), a third-party automated payment service, to offer payment options for customers interested in paying non-utility bills online using the Internet or by using an automated phone service. VPS accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. VPS will charge a convenience fee for each transaction. For additional information please read the Frequently Asked Questions about Electronic Payments.Make an Online PaymentNeed Help with Your Bill?These agencies may be able to assist you.Audubon Area (WinterCare)Ph: (270) 826-6071OutreachPh: (270) 826-5592St. Vincent DePaulPh: (270) 827-4138Mary and MarthaPh: (270) 826-2096Salvation ArmyPh: (270) 826-4472Daniel Pitino ShelterPh: (270) 823-5469Requesting a Change or Read-outFor the protection of our customers, only the customer or an authorized user may request changes to the account or get information about the account. You must request service to be discontinued in person. If this is simply impossible due to being out of town, etc., please contact our office. Changes in your mailing address must also be made in person or in written form and mailed or emailed to our office.DepositsDeposits made on utility accounts when read-in will be applied to accounts when read-out, and a check for any balance remaining will be mailed to your forwarding address.Disconnection of Service Due to Failure to PayIf your service is disconnected due to nonpayment, your bill must be paid in full, including all penalty and service charges. A disconnect fee of $25.00 will be assessed. During our normal working hours, service will be reconnected for an additional charge of $35. For after-hours service, including weekdays between 5 PM and 10 PM, weekends, and holidays, you must call 9-1-1 to restore service. An additional $50 service charge will be collected at the time of reconnection. We do NOT accept checks for payments to reconnect.Gas reconnects are NOT eligible for after-hours service and will be handled on the next business day.SERVICES WILL NOT BE RECONNECTED AFTER 10 PM. Any requests made after 10 PM will be handled the following day.Account Information NoticeThe City of Henderson may report information about your account to credit bureaus. Late payments, missed payments, or other defaults on your account may be reflected in your credit report. Account information may be shared with our affiliates which are identified as the Henderson Municipal Power and Light and the Henderson Water Utility.
Payment Methods for Henderson Utilities and City Services
Accounting - CollectionsAccount representatives answer approximately 1,600 calls per month in addition to servicing walk-in customers. Some of the things we do are: utility read-ins and read-outs, property taxes, franchise taxes, water adjustments, payment assistance vouchers, return checks, parking tickets, and boat launch permits. The Account representatives run an average of 17,200 payments per month (almost 15,000 of those are for utility payments).Payment InformationUtilities, taxes, parking tickets, boat launch stickers and other payments can be made by the following methods:In person on the first floor of the Henderson Municipal Center, 222 First St. Using the drive-through window at the Henderson Municipal Center Using the night deposit box, beside the drive-through window, at the Henderson Municipal Center Using the drop box at the Welcome Center at 101 N Water St. (across from the Post Office) Mailed to:City of HendersonP.O. Box 716Henderson, KY 42419 Using the kiosk in our second drive thru lane, which accepts cash, check, and card payments. The kiosk does NOT give change. There is a fee for using anything other than cash.. The kiosk will provide a receipt upon payment.Utility bills may also be paid by automatic deduction from a checking or savings account. Contact Customer Service at (270) 831-1200 for more information or click on the link below.To sign up for Auto Pay / ACH, please do one of the following:Apply OnlineORSubmit a completed copy of the Pay Authorization Application and a VOIDED checkIn person at Municipal Center 222 First St., Henderson, KY 42420Mail it to CITY OF HENDERSON TREASURY DIVISION, P.O. BOX 716, HENDERSON, KY. 42419-0716or Email it to [email protected] PaymentsThe City of Henderson works with VPS, a third party automated payment service, to offer payment options for customers interested in paying their bill online or by using an automated phone service. VPS accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. VPS will charge a convenience fee for each transaction. For additional information please read the Electronic Payments FAQs.Make an Online PaymentUtility,property tax, or invoice paymentParking ticket paymentMiscellaneous (boat launch, bus tokens, or cemetery)
Henderson Parks Master Plan Released: 10-Year Vision for Recreation
The City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department partnered with Branstetter Carroll to develop a comprehensive Parks Master Plan that will guide the department over the next 10 years. The plan is meant to instill focus, establish priorities, and inspire action, the plan was produced with guidance from an active steering committee appointed by city officials. The plan is supported by robust data collection, including hours of in-person engagement, and provides a foundation for continuous improvement of Henderson’s parks and recreation offerings. The plan is important because it:Provides a vision for Henderson's Parks and Recreation Department for the next 10 yearsHelps define the identity of Henderson Parks and RecreationPrepares the department to align with changing community needs and recreation trendsAdvocates for the department to add the staff and make the organizational changes required to meet these needsIdentifies gaps & inequities in service and offers solutionsAvoids duplication of services available to city residentsDescribes future funding requirements and potential sourcesStrengthens fiscal responsibility, sustainability, and efficiencyThe below graphic representation of the overall findings of the 2026 Henderson Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan. Henderson is turning the PAGE on parks and recreation. This plan has four goals to make this concept into reality: Protect, Adapt, Grow, and Enhance. Significant improvements are planned for parks, recreation programs, and department operations over the next 10 years.
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