Cleanup LIFT offered by King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks' Solid Waste Division at Factoria Transfer Station
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 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.
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 Renton Transfer Station
Provides a $12 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.
Senior/Disabled Utility Discount offered at City of Enumclaw
Offers a utility discount to low-income older adults and people with disabilities. Qualified applicants receive a 30% discount on basic charges for water, sewer, garbage and natural gas.
Offers a utility discount to low-income older adults and customers with disabilities.
Qualified applicants receive a 30% discount on basic charges for water, sewer, garbage and natural gas.
Offers a utility discount for water, sewer, and storm water to low-income customers. Discount is between 10% and 20% off the base rate, depending on income.
Offers a utility discount for water, sewer, and storm water to low-income customers. Discount is between 10% and 20% off the base rate, depending on income.
Senior/Disabled Utility Discount offered at City of Tukwila
This city offers a utility discount of 50% for surface water and for water and sewer, as well as garbage. Offers electric and natural gas utility tax rebates to eligible customers. Must be on city water and sewer for water/sewer discount.
This city offers a utility discount of 50% for surface water and for water and sewer, as well as garbage.
Offers electric and natural gas utility tax rebates to eligible customers.
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.
Utility Discount Program offered at City of Mercer Island
Provides assistance with city water, sewer line maintenance, and storm water charges to low income customers. Waives Emergency Medical Services charges to residents receiving in-home care who are Medicaid eligible.
Provides assistance with city water, sewer line maintenance and stormwater charges to low income customers.
Additionally, assistance is available for Emergency Medical Services charges for Medicaid eligible persons receiving in-home care.
Offers a 75% reduction in water consumption charges, sewer line maintenance, and storm and surface water charges. (Note: The discount does not apply to water meter, King County Sewer, or EMS charges. )
Link to Care Washington offered by Community Health Plan of Washington
A digital navigation hotline that offers one-on-one coaching to use technology to access health care and to get connected and stay healthy, including help getting a low-cost phone and internet connection.
Link to Care WA is a digital navigation hotline that offers one-on-one coaching to use technology to access health care and to get connected and stay healthy, including help getting a low-cost phone and internet connection.
The program provides:
- One-on-one technology coaching
- Information and resources
Ronald Wastewater District and North City Water District customers may apply for water and sewer discounts. Income restrictions apply. Ronald Wastewater customers must be age 62 and older or have a disability.
Offers water and sewer utility bill discounts to customers of the Ronald Wastewater District or North City Water District.
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.
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.
Lifeline Utility Rate Relief Program offered at City of Black Diamond
Offers utility rate reductions of up to 50% for water, sewer and stormwater charges for qualifying residents.
Offers utility rate reductions of up to 50% for water, sewer and stormwater charges for qualifying residents. If a low-income household includes a home kidney dialysis patient, a water-only rate discount is available.
Participates in the Lifeline government assistance program designed to make internet and telephone service more affordable for residential customers with a limited income by providing a monthly reduction in the basic rate.
Provides discounted pricing for telephone and qualified internet services to eligible low-income and Tribal households through the federal Lifeline program
Utilities Discount & Assistance offered at City of Bellevue
Provides up to 75% discount on Bellevue water, wastewater and drainage bills for seniors, ages 62 and older, and adults with documented disabilities. Tax Relief Program available to any household in Bellevue service area meeting income guidelines.
Utility Rate Relief: The City of Bellevue offers low–income seniors (62 and older) and low–income permanently disabled persons relief on their utility costs for water, wastewater and drainage.
Rate Relief offers up to 75 percent off utility costs for seniors and permanently disabled persons who meet specific residency and income guidelines.
Program applies to citizens that pay for their utility costs directly to the city and to those who pay their utility costs through rent or other third party.
Utility Tax Relief: Bellevue’s Tax Relief Program offers a year-end rebate check for a portion of the Utility Occupation Taxes paid to the city.
This program is open to persons living in the service area of Bellevue Utilities that meet low–income guidelines.
Emergency Assistance
Offers a 100% discount on a basic level of service (benefit not to exceed $289 per bill) for up to 2 bills (4 months) of utility service charges if experiencing a one-time financial shock that interferes with the household’s ability to cover basic needs.
This assistance is available once every 3 years.
Senior/Disabled Utility Discount offered by City of Redmond
Offers a 50% discount on residents' Redmond water, sewer, wastewater and storm drain bills for low income older adults or people with disabilities if they live in a single family residential unit.
Offers a 50% discount on residents' Redmond water, sewer, wastewater and storm drain bills for older adults or people with disabilities.
Low Income Senior Citizen Utility Discount offered by City of Lake Forest Park
Offers a low-income senior citizens and people with disabilities a discount program for its sanitary sewer ratepayers who own and reside within the city’s sanitary sewer service area.
Offers a low-income discount program for sanitary sewer ratepayers residing within the city’s sanitary sewer service area. The discount is equal to a 50% reduction in the rate payer’s bi-monthly residential sewer bill.
Cleanup LIFT offered by King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks' Solid Waste Division at Houghton Transfer Station
Provides a $12 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.
Senior/Disabled Utility Discount offered at City of North Bend
Provides a 50% utility discount for water, sewer, stormwater and solid waste services for low-income older adults as well as low-income customers who are permanently disabled.
Provides a 50% utility discount for water, sewer, stormwater and solid waste services for low-income older adults as well as low-income customers who are permanently disabled. Must be renewed annually.
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.
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 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.