Discounted Rates: Saves about 50 percent off utility bills for low-income seniors,
low-income families or low-income disabled.
Weatherization Grants. Assists low-income homeowners with weatherization so
they use less energy.
Project Share. Helps customers in crisis pay their bills. funded by Seattle
City Light customer voluntary contributors.
Federal Energy Assistance Programs: CAMP(Central Area Motiation Program), Hopelink
(north King County) and South King County Multi-service Centers all offer financial
help and budget counseling.
City of SeattleAssistance
Home Energy Lifeline Program
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program bill credits from the Federal government (up to $1000)
Discount on monthly basic service. Eligible persons pay $8 plus taxes per month for basic service (includes unlimited local calling).
http://www.dshs.wa.gov/wtap.shtml
Make less than 80% of median income, receive housing, pay 30% of income for rent and utilities (in 2008 this was $68,404). This would mean pay $1,368/mo. maximum for public housing and utilities.
Discounts of $4/month for basic cable
- You are a homeowner of any age with a Seattle Public Utilities account.
- You currently live in the home you own.
- Your existing toilets were manufactured before 1994.
- You meet income guidelines for your household size (examples below)
Household Size Annual Income 1 person $28,560 2 persons $37,344 3 persons $46,140 4 persons $54,924
http://www.seattle.gov/util/services/water/reduce_water_use/lowincometoiletoffer/
$3/month provides discounted fares on buses/ferries, etc. for those age 65 or older, or disabled
http://metro.kingcounty.gov/tops/accessible/reduced_fare_permit.html