

Welcome to the City of Kelso Finance Department
***NEW HOURS EFFECTIVE 8/1/22 MONDAY-THURSDAY ***
***8 AM-6PM***
Due to staffing shortages, the Drive-Thru windows is temporarily closed for payments.
The Finance Department is closed between 1:00 & 2:00 for lunch.
The Finance Department directs all financial functions for the city.
- Budgeting
- Accounting
- Debt Management
- Financial Planning
- Customer Services
- City Clerk Duties
- Office and Records Management
- Information services
- Business Licenses are now available at http://business.wa.gov/BLS 360-705-6741 dor.wa.gov/BLSProcessingFees
- Business and Occupations Tax Return Please contact nbarajas@kelso.gov with any questions.
- Public Disclosure Requests
This office provides financial services including accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, investments and cash management. The Finance Department also provides financial and budgetary reports for all departments and is responsible for preparation of the annual financial report and the city budget. The city requires a current W-9 form for all vendors. Please see the letter to vendors for additional information. Please forward these forms to shilton@kelso.gov.
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Year Ended 2021
SAO Audit Report Year Ended 2021
The Customer service area provides utility billing, credit and collection, and customer service in support of the City's water, sewer, solid waste, and other utilities.
The Finance and Utility Department also issues business licenses and collects business and occupation (B&O) taxes for the City.
For more information please Contact our office.