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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Water Service/Rate Discount offered at Highline Water District
Provides water service to a portion of South King County. Offers a 50% rate reduction to homeowners receiving the King County property tax reduction, and to tenants who are older adults or who are permanently disabled.
Provides water service to a portion of South King County. Offers a 50% base rate reduction for homeowners receiving the King County property tax reduction, or to low-income renters who are older adults or who are permanently disabled.
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.
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.
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.
Internet Essentials Discount Internet Program offered by Xfinity
Offers discount Internet service for those eligible for or receiving public assistance.
Offers those receiving public assistance programs subsidized Internet service through Xfinity.
No credit checks; no term contract; no installation fee; speeds of up to 75 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.
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).
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.
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.
LIHEAP - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program offered at Olympic Community Action Programs - Port Townsend
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.
Cleanup LIFT offered by King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks' Solid Waste Division at Enumclaw 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.
Cleanup LIFT offered by King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks' Solid Waste Division at Vashon 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 at Coal Creek Utility District
Offers a 50% water and sewer discount for older adults and customers with disabilities. Income restrictions also apply.
Offers a water and sewer discount for older adults and customers with disabilities. Income restrictions also apply.
Approved customers will receive a 50% reduction in their water and/or sewer bi-monthly base rate on their billing cycle.
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.
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/Disability Utilities Discount offered at City of Renton
Offers reduced rates for water, wastewater, surface water and garbage for low-income older adults and permanently disabled residents. Issues a tax rebate to older adults and permanently disabled residents who have other utility bills.
Offers reduced rates for water, wastewater, surface water and garbage for low-income older adults and customers who are permanently disabled.
A tax rebate is automatically issued to approved reduced rate customers and is also available for citizens that meet these reduced rate qualifications but do not receive a utility bill from the city.
Proof of payment of other utilities is required for this rebate (i.e. : PSE, Comcast, Qwest statements, etc. ).
The application deadline for a Utility Tax rebate is June 15 and must be re-applied for every year.
Senior and Disabled Citizen Discounts offered at Clallam County PUD
This program is for disabled adults or people age 62 or over who maintain their own primary residence and live in the districts area.Income restrictions apply.
This program is for disabled adults or people age 62 or over who maintain their own primary residence and live in the districts area. Income restrictions apply.
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.