Internet Essentials Discount Internet Program offered by Comcast
Offers discount Internet service for those eligible for or receiving public assistance.
Offers those receiving public assistance programs subsidized Internet service through Comcast.
No credit checks; no term contract; no installation fee; speeds of up to 50 Mbps.
Participants may also purchase a computer at a subsidized price at initial enrollment and will be eligible for free Internet training - online, in print and in person.
Utility Rate Reduction Program offered by Soos Creek Water & Sewer District
Offers a 30% utility reduction rate for water and sewer service to eligible low-income older adults and people with disabilities who are receiving disability payments.
Offers a 30% utility reduction rate to eligible low-income older adults and those with disabilities who receive disability payments from SSA, SSI, SSDI or Veteran's Administration.
The discount does not apply to Metro, actual water consumption, street lighting, surcharges, miscellaneous fees or late charges.
The rate reduction will take effect the billing cycle following application approval. There are no adjustments for prior months.
Billing cycle is every two months.
Community Services offered at Community Action Partnership
Provides various services to help people meet basic needs and stabilize their family, either directly as resources are available, or through linkages to other community-board services.
Provides various services to help people meet basic needs and stabilize their family, either directly as resources are available, or through linkages to other community-board services. The low-income energy assistance is provided once a year to families and individuals in need who meet the income requirements, and other assistance with energy costs may also be available. Services may include: energy assistance (electric, gas, propane, and wood, when funding permits); gas vouchers or free transit bus passes; lodging / motel vouchers; and food referrals (provides referrals to a local food banks and food pantries for food). People who want to improve circumstances and exit poverty can become equipped through the Future Story Initiative, essential skills training and financial and family-centered coaching.
Utility Discount Program offered at City of SeaTac
Reduces garbage and recycling costs by 50% for low-income older adults and low-income people with disabilities.
Reduces garbage and recycling costs by 50% for low-income older adults and low-income people with disabilities.
Program is provided in partnership with Recology King County.
Bill Credit Assistance Plan - BCAP offered at Tacoma Public Utilities
Provides monthly or bi-monthly credits to TPU customers whose incomes are at or below 60% of the area median income. To achieve the credit, the utility bill must be paid in full and on-time. See website or call for more information.
Provides monthly or bi-monthly credits to TPU customers whose incomes are at or below 60% of the area median income.
Bill Credit Assistance Plan customers will receive an Automatic Credit regardless of on-time payment AND will have the opportunity to receive an additional Achievable Credit when their balance is paid on-time.
Installment plans are allowed if made within the specific guidelines.
Credits may be achieved even with installment plans if the bill is paid within specific guidelines.
Credits can be achieved for all services billed directly to the customer by TPU.
Senior and Disabled Discount Program offered at Pacific County PUD
Offers a discount to eligible seniors and disabled individuals to help reduce the cost of the residents utility bill.
Senior (62 and over) and/or disabled customers who fall within the federal poverty guidelines may qualify for a discount of up to 40% of the electric bill (maximum $400 annually). Applications for the program are available at both PUD offices. Applications must be renewed annually.
Utility Tax Relief Program offered at City of Burien
Offers an annual Utility Tax Relief Program for low-income Burien Households. Applications are due mid-December.
Offers an annual Utility Tax Relief Program for low-Income Burien households.
This program helps offset the impact of the City’s utility tax on telephone (not including cellular), cable television, and gas/electricity provided by Puget Sound Energy and solid waste and garbage provided by Recology CleanScapes.
Electricity, gas, solid waste and garbage:
- On behalf of eligible applicants, the city of Burien will contact Puget Sound Energy and Recology CleanScapes and have them take the utility tax charge off future bills.
- Adjustments are not retroactive.
This tax relief is for the following year.
Telephone (not including cellular) and cable television:
- Utility tax relief is available in the form of a reimbursement for taxes paid for a single residential telephone landline and for basic cable television services only.
- Applications for this reimbursement cover taxes previously paid for the year.
Checks will be mailed out by mid-February.
Lifeline Utility Rate Reduction offered by City of Kent
Offers a utility discount for water, sewer, storm drainage and solid waste to low-income seniors and people with disabilities.
Offers a utility discount for water, sewer, storm drainage and solid waste to low-income seniors and people with disabilities. Guardians of the disabled may also apply.
Low-income Utility Discount offered by City of Carnation
Offers a 50% utility discount to low-income households for water and sewer bills as well as a 50% reduction in the dump closure rate. Residents must be at or below 60% of the area median income.
Offers a 50% utility discount to low-income households for water and sewer bills as well as a 50% reduction in the dump closure rate.
Vader and Middle Fork Utilities offered at Lewis County Public Works - Administration Building
Operates water services for residents in Vader and the surrounding area. Also offers a discounted rate to senior and disabled clients who are low income.
Operates water services for residents in Vader, Middle Fork and the surrounding area.
Also offers a discounted rate to senior and disabled clients who are low income.
LIHEAP - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program offered at Olympic Community Action Programs - Port Angeles
Helps low-income families with heating costs of a household's primary heat source, including: electricity, oil, propane, firewood, pellets, or kerosene. Home may be owned or rented.
Helps low-income families with heating costs, as funding is available to defray the cost of a household's primary heat source, including: electricity, oil, propane, firewood, pellets, or kerosene. Home may be owned or rented. Some funds are also available for owner-occupied residences in need of repair to heat system,or other emergency repairs as approved.
Guarantee of Service Plan (GOSP) offered by Clark Public Utilities at Vancouver Service Center
Utility bill payment plan for electric bill arrears. Customers accepted into this program pay a maximum monthly amount based on income and, in some cases, electricity use.
Customers accepted into this program pay a maximum monthly amount based on income and, in some cases, electricity use. It may exempt participants from paying security deposits and late charges. If eligible, monthly payment for electric service will be based on a percentage of household's monthly income, and electricity usage. Clients in this program will have no disconnection of service as long as monthly payments are made. After a year of payments on this program, any old balances will be removed (if a payment is missed clients are responsible for full balance).
Low-Income Toilet Program offered by Seattle Public Utilities
Offers free water-saving toilets to qualified low-income homeowners and low-income multi-family housing providers.
Offers free water-saving toilets to qualified low-income homeowners and low-income multi-family housing providers.
Based upon individual needs, qualifying customers may receive additional assistance with installation and other water conserving fixtures.
Kirkland Cares Low-Income Support Program Utility Discount offered at City of Kirkland
Offers reduced water, sewer and garbage rates for qualifying low income, single family residential customers who are 62 years or older, blind, disabled, or home kidney dialysis customers.
Offers reduced water, sewer and garbage rates for qualifying households.
For households who are directly billed by the city as a customer:
- Reduced income water rates are 50% of the basic water charge.
Consumption is charged at the normal rate.
- Reduced sewer rates are 75% of the basic charge.
Normal rates apply to usage above the basic rate.
- Solid waste rates for qualified low-income single family residential customers is 60% of the regular solid waste rates for each service level.
For households residing in a multifamily residential unit with utility costs itemized into their rental agreement or rental bill:
- A rebate for applicable city-owned utilities based on the utility payment amounts specified in the rental agreement or bill.
For households residing in a multifamily residential unit with utility costs included in the rental amount:
- A rebate for applicable city-owned utilities based on the residential unity size.
Goal is to help through our bill assistance program when challenging times arise. Must be current Inland Power residential member, one application per calendar year, maximum amount due $350, and filled out application with documentation.
Senior Utility Discount offered at City of Issaquah
City offers a utility discount or rebate to older adults who are single family residents of the city of Issaquah and own and reside in their homes.
Offers financial assistance of a 75% discount off the minimum water and sewer billings for qualifying senior citizens.
Also excludes participants from paying the storm-water fee.
Utility Services offered at City of Centralia Utilities Customer Service
Provides water, sewer, stormwater, and electrical power to residents in Centralia. Offers a discounted rate to seniors and disabled households that meet income guidelines.
Provides water, sewer, storm-water, and electrical power to residents in Centralia.
Offers a discounted rate to seniors and disabled households that meet income guidelines.
Senior/Disabled Utility Rebate offered at City of Covington
Offers a rebate on utility taxes for low-income older adults and customers who are disabled who paid Covington taxes for gas, electric, telephone, garbage, cell phone and cable.
Offers a rebate on utility taxes for low-income older adults and customers who are disabled who paid Covington taxes for gas, electric, telephone, garbage, cell phone and cable.
Cleanup LIFT offered by King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks' Solid Waste Division at Cedar Falls Drop Box
Provides a $16 discount off the disposal cost of each type of garbage and/or recyclables to those currently enrolled in ProviderOne, EBT or Orca Lift.
Provides a $16 discount off the cost to dispose of garbage and/or each type of recyclable material to those currently enrolled in ProviderOne, EBT or Orca Lift.
Utility Programs offered by City of Auburn at Customer Service
Offers a utility discount or rebate to low-income Auburn residents ages 62 and older, or low-income residents who have a permanent documented disability.
Offers a 50% discount in utility rates to low-income older adults and customers who are permanently disabled. Discount applies to sewer, solid waste, storm drainage and water.
Low-income older adults and customers who are permanently disabled who pay utilities through a third party such as a landlord or property manager can apply for a utility rebate. Rebate applies to sewer, solid waste, storm drainage and water. Rebate amounts vary.
Residents can visit in person to pay their utility bills at this location.
Senior Citizen Rate Credit offered by Clark Public Utilities at Vancouver Service Center
Senior Citizen Rate Credits are based on billings made between January 1 and April 30 of the previous year. If you're approved, a credit equal to 75 percent of the previous year's winter bills (not to exceed $500 annually) will be applied.
Senior Citizen Rate Credits are based on billings made between January 1 and April 30 of the previous year. If you’re approved for Senior Citizen Rate Credits, a credit equal to 75 percent of the previous year’s winter bills (not to exceed $500 annually; excludes any additional meters) will be applied to your account balance.
Provides limited assistance programs to help City of Tumwater customers with their bill.
Provides two programs that help with City of Tumwater utility services.
Utility Hardship Program provides one-time assistance when a household is going through a hardship like a loss of job, divorce, foreclosure, major illness, etc.
Life-Line Program is an on-going discount rate for seniors and those with disabilities.