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Utility Discount Program offered by City of Seattle's Human Services Department

810 3rd Avenue, Suite 440, Seattle, WA 98104

Located in downtown Seattle, between Marion & Columbia Streets. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.

Eligibility

All Seattle City Light and/or Seattle Public Utilities customers at or below 70% State Median Income, regardless of city of residency. Account must be in the primary applicant's name. Income eligibility is based on total household income using the one-month period prior to application. If the landlord pays all utilities, qualifying low-income households may still be eligible for financial help through the voucher program. The landlord will need to agree to participate in the program.

Hours

Phone: M-Th, 7:30am-3pm. Walk-in: M-F, 8-10am, noon-2pm.

Application process

Call or visit website for application.

Fees

None.

Service area

Seattle, WA King, WA

Other Information

Languages

  • Multi-lingual materials
  • Interpreter services

Disabilities & Health Conditions

  • General Disabilities
Utility Discount Program (UDP) - Offers a rate discount for income-eligible Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities (water, sewer, garbage) customers. Discount is approximately 50% for Seattle Public Utilities. UDP provides 60% discount on Seattle City Light bills and a 50% discount on Seattle Public Utilities bills. If a landlord pays all utilities, qualifying low-income tenants may still be eligible for utility financial help.

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Washington 211

Providing organization

City of Seattle's Human Services Department
Coordinates discount programs for eligible Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utility customers.