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What is the Limited Income Senior Rate Program?
This program is a residential utility assistance program that provides a 30% discount on the Water Service Rate, one of the water rate components on a customer’s bill. On a 3/4" water service (most common size for residences), the discount reduces the fixed, monthly charge from $30.93 per month to $21.65 per month. This is an $9.28 savings per month! This program does not change any other water rate component.
Who qualifies for this program?
- Senior citizen - 60 years of age and older
- Applicant must be the utility account holder
- Permanent, full-time resident at the service address
- Limited income (200% federal poverty level - 2023)
How is Limited Income defined?
|
Household Size |
Maximum Income Level (per month) |
|
1 |
$2,430 |
|
2 |
$3,287 |
|
3 |
$4,143 |
|
4 |
$5,000 |
|
5 |
$5,857 |
|
6 |
$6,713 |
|
7 |
$7,570 |
|
8 |
$8,427 |
|
9 |
$9,283 |
|
10 |
$10,140 |
|
11 |
$10,997 |
|
12 |
$11,853 |
|
13 |
$12,710 |
|
14 |
$13,157 |
*As of1/1/2024
If I qualify, when will it apply?
- The discount will be applied to the account once reviewed and approved and will take effect with the next utility bill. The discounted rate cannot be applied retroactively.
- A customer will be required to reapply and requalify five (5) years after first qualified.
- The rate will apply thereafter if the account is still open for the qualified customer.
- There is no expiration on the program, however, the discount may be canceled in the future by the City Council through the public utility rate modification process.
How do I apply?