Utility Discount Programs offered at City of Bothell
This city offers a 25% water and sewer discount to low income older adults. Offers a utility tax rebate to all low-income Bothell residents who pay a city utility tax.
Offers a 25% water and sewer discount to low income older adults.
Offers a utility tax rebate to all low-income Bothell residents for electric, natural gas, and/or telephone services.
- City utility taxes paid between $50 to $74 per year: $50 Tax Rebate
- City utility taxes paid between $75 to $99 per year: $75 Tax Rebate
- City utility taxes paid from $100 and up per year: $100 Tax Rebate
Utility Assistance offered at Blue Mountain Action Council
Provides various utility assistance programs for low-income families, seniors, and disabled individuals. Offers utility shut-off prevention for electric or natural gas, for those with a shut-off notice.
Provides various utility assistance programs for low-income families, seniors, and disabled individuals. Offers utility shut-off prevention for electric or natural gas, for those with a shut-off notice. Offers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP).
Provides rate reduction for Pacific Power customers who heat with electricity.
Provides a 20% discount for low-income senior citizens and low-income disabled citizens who live in the cities of Walla Walla or College Place.
Offers a utility tax rebate to eligible low-income older adults and low-income people with disabilities living in Federal Way.
Offers utility tax rebate to eligible low-income older adults and low-income people with disabilities in Federal Way.
Types of eligible utility bills include electric, gas, phone, garbage, cell phone and cable television.
Bills involving third party billing statements or Lakehaven Utility District are not accepted (because Lake Haven Utility District does not collect city tax).
Senior and Disabled Veteran Utility Discount offered at Modern Electric Water Company
This service is available upon request and proof of eligibility to residential customers who are seniors (65+ years) OR who have been designated as disabled veterans by the VA and possess a VA disability rating letter or VA benefits summary letter.
This service is available upon request and proof of eligibility to residential customers who are seniors (65+ years) OR who have been designated as disabled veterans by the VA and possess a VA disability rating letter or VA benefits summary letter.
Utility Discount Program and PSE HELP offered by Puget Sound Energy
Provides ongoing help with monthly energy bills, as well as bill payment assistance. Offers savings between 5% to 45% a month on bill. Must be under 80% AMI for the lowest tier of service. Apply online.
Provides ongoing help with monthly energy bills. Depending on your household income and household size, residential customers can save 5% to 45% a month on their bills.
Amount of discount is based on several factors:
- Household’s income
- Number of people in household
- County of residence
Eligible applicants will be placed in one of six discount tiers.
Also provides help for paying existing electric or gas bills through the Home Energy Lifeline Program (HELP). Those who qualify may receive up to $1000 in credit to their account.
Utility Discount Assistance offered at Community Action Council Mason County
Utility discount assistance from Mason County PUD #3 and #1.
Adults with disabilities under age 62 that have a City of Shelton utility bill in their name may be eligible for a discount on their bill if other income qualifications are met.
Adults with disabilities who meet the same qualifications and are customers of Mason County PUD #3 may qualify for a discount on their utility bill.
Rebate of 5% City of Marysville taxes paid on PUD, Frontier, and PSE bills for low-income and disabled citizens.
Rebate of 5% City of Marysville taxes paid on PUD, Verizon, and PSE bills for low-income and disabled citizens. Claims for tax rebate are made annually for the previous year and must be filed between January 2nd and February 28th of the new year. Utility Tax Rebate forms can be printed from the website. Proof of all qualifying utility taxes must be attached and submitted with form.
Utility Discount Program offered by City of Seattle's Human Services Department
Offers a 60% discount on Seattle City Light and 50% discount on Seattle Public Utility bills for those below 70% state median income. Due to COVID-19, expedited enrollment available.
Utility Discount Program - Offers a rate discount for income-eligible Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities (water, sewer, garbage) customers.
Discount is approximately 60% for Seattle City Light and 50% for Seattle Public Utilities.
If a landlord pays all utilities, qualifying low-income tenants may still be eligible for utility financial help.
More information:
1. How long does it take to process my application?
Due to large volume of applications received, the average time to process an application is 1-2 months.
However, if your application has all the requested documents (government issued photo ID, one month of income documentation for all household members aged 18 and older) it will shorten the process time and help expedite the approval process.
2. How will I know if I’ve been approved?
If you have a Seattle City Light bill or a Seattle Public Utilities bill in your name, the discount will be noted "Utility Discount Program Savings" on your bill.
Please note: If you live in the SPU service territory and do not have an SPU bill in your name, you may be eligible for the utility credit, which may be added to your SCL account.
3. Will this help with the bill that I have now?
The Utility Discount Program is retroactive back to the date the application is received if all required documents are submitted with the application. We recommend that applicants continue to make payments or seek other options (payment arrangements or other programs that can help with the immediate bill(s)).
4. What if I have a disconnect bill (SPU or SCL bill that says non-payment will result in service disconnection) and I’ve been waiting for my application to be processed?
Please contact SCL or SPU directly and make payment arrangements if you are unable to pay the full amount. You may also be eligible for other assistance such as the Energy Assistance Program (SPU), Emergency Bill Assistance (SCL) or Project Share (SCL).
Please note many programs may have different requirements and eligibility processes. Submitting an application does not guarantee benefits or an expedited process if your household is subject to disconnection.
5. How much is the discount and how long will I be on the program?
The discount is approximately 50% to 60% for qualifying SCL or SPU bills. The average time you will be on the program once approved is two years for non-senior households and three years for senior-only (ages 65+) households.
Thirty-seven days prior to a customer's recertification date, the customer is contacted by telephone and/or email. If a customer does not have a phone number, thirty-six days prior to the recertification date, the customer is sent a postcard. Customers will need to complete a recertification form with an updated household status and provide supporting documents.
6. Will the discount move with me if I move to another apartment or another residence?
Yes. Customers that moved to another residence or another unit in the same apartment must first contact SCL to request the discount moved to their new address and then contact the Utility Discount Program for a follow-up. If you are up for recertification, you must first complete the recertification process prior to having the discount moved to the new address.
Utilities & Utility Discount Program offered at City of Port Townsend
Preforms billing operations for city water, sewer and storm drainage. Offers payment arrangements and discount programs.
The City of Port Townsend provides the following utilities to customers within the coverage area: Water, Sewer & Storm Drain. Within City limits, garbage service is mandatory and is contracted out with Waste Connections. For income-qualified applicants, a discounted utility rate is available and extends to all City utilities (including mandatory garbage service). Discounts reduce the customer's monthly base rate for utilities anywhere from 25% - 75% (depending on household gross income). Discount categories include: Income-Qualified Households (discounted rate lasts for 1 year), Senior Citizens (discounted rate lasts for 3 years) and Citizens with Disabilities (discounted rate lasts for 3 years).
PUD Energy Assistance Program offered at Skamania County Senior Services
Provides a special rebate for electric service. Assistance is usually a 15-40% reduction of a customer's bill based on their household size and income.
Provides a special rebate for electric service. Assistance is usually a 15-40% reduction of a customer's bill based on their household size and income.
Senior/Disabled Discount Program offered at Tacoma Public Utilities
Offers reduced utility rates to Tacoma Public Utility customers who are senior (62 or older) OR receiving state or federal disability income, and meet all of the program requirements. See details for more information.
Offers reduced utility rates to Tacoma Public Utility customers who are seniors (62 or older) or receiving state or federal disability income, and meet all of the program requirements.
Community Outreach and Referral offered by Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services at Cathlamet Hope Center
Provides rent and utility assistance (based on funding capacity), and emergency shelter for up to 30 days.
Community outreach provides the following programs:
- Up to 1 year of rental assistance and/or assistance with move-in related costs.
- One-time per calendar year assistance with utilities (electric, gas, heating fuel, and water), and a PUD discount program.
- Emergency shelter for up to 30 days; limited space.
- Assists with applications for DSHS programs and Section 8 housing.
- Provides information and referral for all community members including older adults and adults with disabilities, to other agencies and services, including comprehensive employment services, and produces a Community Resource Guide.
Low Income Discount Programs offered at Jefferson County PUD
Offers a discount to eligible low income individuals to help reduce the cost of the residents utility bill.
Currently, Jefferson County PUD offers three types of rate reductions in the form of monthly credits to qualifying low income customers to help assist with their utility bills:
Standard Low Income Program Credit: A monthly bill credit is available for all electric customers who meet qualifying household income standards.
Senior Low Income Program Credit: A monthly bill credit is available to senior citizens, age 62 and older, whose monthly household income exceeds the qualifications of the standard credit, but remains at or below the qualifying threshold level of the senior program.
Water/Wastewater Low Income Program Credit: All customers who qualify for either the standard or senior low-income electric bill credit will also qualify for a credit on their PUD water charges and a discount (as set forth in the Jefferson County PUD rate schedule) on the PUD wastewater charge, should they receive those services from the PUD.
Energy Assist - Bill Credits offered at Orcas Power And Light Cooperative - Eastsound Office
Monthly bill credit for income-qualifed OPALCO members.
Monthly bill credits to help low-income households of Orcas Power & Light Cooperative. Members who receive other income-tested assistance can receive a monthly bill credit off their OPALCO bill. The amount of the credit varies on the size of the household.
Senior or Disabled Energy Discount offered at Chelan Douglas Community Action Council
Provides utility bill discounts for people over 62 years of age or over and earn less than 30,000 a year. Provides Utility bill discounts for the disabled who have proof of disability income at 125% or less of the poverty level.
Provides utility bill discounts for people 62 years of age, or over and earn less than $36,882 a year. Provides Utility bill discounts for the disabled who have proof of disability income at 125% or less of the poverty level.
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.
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).
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.
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.