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
Capacity Charge Deferral/Payment Plans offered at King County Wastewater Division
Provides Capacity Charge deferral option and payment plans to those that qualify. Also provides a discounted rate to select low-income new construction housing.
Provides deferral and/or payment plan options for qualified households.
Also offers a discount rate on the Capacity Charge for select newer low-income housing construction units.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Shoreline 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 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.
Discounted Rates for Seniors and Customers with Disabilities offered by Skyway Water and Sewer
Offers discounted water and sewer service for adults ages 62 and older and customers with a verified disability. Provides service to residents located in the West Hill area of unincorporated King County.
Offers discounted water and sewer service for older adults and customers with disabilities. Provides service to residents located in the West Hill area of unincorporated King County.
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).
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.
Senior/Disabled Utility Discount offered by City of Algona
Offers a utility discount to low income seniors and residents who are permanently disabled. Discounts apply to water, sewer and stormwater drainage.
Offers a utility discount to low-income older adults as well as low-income customers who are permanently disabled.
- 25% reduction in minimum water charge
- 15% reduction in minimum sewer charge
- 25% reduction in storm water drainage
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.
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.
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.