Residential customers of the District who qualify and apply for a discount by filing an application attesting and affirming to the following:
- Are at least 62 years of age or older; and/or a disabled citizen fulfilling criteria as established herein;
- Meet the income criteria as established herein:
- Must be the primary account holder for one discounted service;
- The applicant does not reside in or occupy federally-subsidized housing
I. Discount Rates – 2024 Levels
A. The discount of electric service billings for qualifying participants will be as shown:
| % of Discount | Minimum Income | Maximum Income |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | – | $18,825 |
| 30 | $18,826 | $22,825 |
| 25 | $22,826 | $26,825 |
| 20 | $26,826 | $30,825 |
| 10 | $30,826 | $34,825 |
B. The income requirements for the Income Eligible Senior and Disabled Citizen Discount Program will be updated annually to reflect the most recently published poverty guidelines from the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Specifically, the income necessary to qualify for the highest-level discount will be 125% of the poverty level for a single-member household. The maximum income for each successive level of discount will be determined by adding $4,000 to the maximum income from the preceding level, consistent with the methodology used to produce the above schedule.
II. Financial Hardship
A. A customer with a temporary financial hardship may apply for Project Help, the District’s community funded assistance program.
III. General Provisions
A. The District will prepare application forms containing the above and such other affirmations to meet RCW 74.38.070.
B. An individual may apply for and begin the Discount Program at any time. Applicants must reapply and qualify each year.