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Capacity Charge Deferral/Payment Plans offered at King County Wastewater Division

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.

Location

201 South Jackson Street, Seattle, WA 98104

Hours

M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm.

Application process

Call or visit website or email.

Eligibility

Payment Plans: Available to anyone Deferral available to: Those that are eligible for property tax exemption for seniors/disabled. For Discount: Multi-family structure Rent restricted. Occupancy restricted in at least 51 percent of units, to residents with incomes at or below 80 percent of area median. Covenant or deed protecting affordability has 40 year minimum duration. Single detached dwelling unit Rent restricted. Occupancy restricted to residents with incomes at or below 80 percent of area median. Covenant or deed protecting affordability has 40 year minimum duration. Owner occupied dwelling unit Unit is owned and occupied by a household that, at the time of initial ownership and occupancy, has a gross household income at or below 80 percent of area median. Unit meets definition of principal residence (owner resides there at least 183 days per year, no sublease/rent). Owner agrees transfer of ownership is restricted to persons with an income at or below 80 percent of area median, meet definition of principal residence, and sell at a price not exceeding 35 percent of gross monthly income for the household purchasing the home (including mortgage principal, interest, taxes, and insurance). Covenant or deed protecting affordability has 40 year minimum duration. Shelter housing (distinct dwelling units) Structure is owned by government/nonprofit and operated as a shelter for people receiving support services from a county-recognized government assistance program for homelessness. Shelter housing with distinct dwelling units will qualify as special purpose housing and be assigned 0. 32 RCEs per unit. Shelter housing (alternative configurations) Structure is owned by government/nonprofit and operated as a shelter for people receiving support services from a county-recognized government assistance program for homelessness. Alternative configurations, such as dormitories or adult family homes, will be assigned rates based on plumbing fixtures and receive a 50 percent discount.

Fee

None

Agency info

King County Wastewater Treatment Division

Provides a Capacity Charge discount for low-income qualified new construction and temporary payment/deferral plans and options for qualifying households.