Emergency Bill Assistance Program offered by Seattle City Light
Emergency Bill Assistance Program offered by Seattle City Light
At the risk of shutoff or behind on your electricity bill? If you have received an urgent or final shutoff notice OR have a past due balance of $250 or more, and meet the below income eligibility requirements, our Emergency Bill Assistance Program can help. Eligible customers may receive up to $710 per calendar year in emergency assistance to reduce their past-due balances. Households with children under the age of 18 may be eligible for up to $1420 in assistance per calendar year.
Physical Address
700 5th Avenue, 4th Floor Lobby Entrance, Seattle, WA 98104
Hours
M-F, 7:30am-6pm.
Voice
Website
Application process
Apply online or call for more information.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Seattle City Light customers only, whether inside or outside Seattle. Household income at or below 80% SMI. Must be the primary utility account holder. If you are unsure about your income eligibility, documents needed or how to access please contact.
Languages
Interpreter services
Service area
98119
98117
98115
98101
98102
98103
98104
98105
98106
98107
98108
98109
98111
98112
98113
98114
98116
98118
98121
98122
98124
98125
98126
98129
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98132
98133
98134
98136
98138
98144
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98148
98151
98154
98155
98158
98160
98161
98164
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98177
98178
98181
98185
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98190
98191
98195
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98199
Agency info
Seattle City Light
Provides Emergency Bill Assistance to help low-income customers pay emergency (past-due) electric bills. Refers City Light customers in need of additional utility assistance to the Utility Discount Program and/or Project SHARE.