The Town of Sims will only be accepting exact change as of January 1, 2026.
The United States Mint has stopped producing new pennies, and many of the pennies in circulation are not returning through banks. As fewer coins circulate, banks are increasingly unable to meet penny requests in change orders. Many local governments throughout the state of North Carolina have already begun to experience challenges in collecting cash payments.
You can still pay all utility bills and permitting fees using cash. However, if you do not have exact change, you may apply any change due back - to your account balance. As always, you can pay with check, money order or online at Online Bill Pay — Town Of Sims. A $3.00 convenience fee will apply.