Jean Godden » Blog Archive » Revised utility- discount program begins in Seattle. Originally published in the Seattle Times, 2. January 2. 01. 3Changes to Seattle’s program will make it easier for the elderly and low- income families to receive reduced rates. Greenwood resident Ethel Palmer qualifies for Seattle’s utility- discount program, but for a short time the city didn’t think so. Palmer, 8. 8, maintains a house with her 9. She regularly files her paperwork for the utility program, which cuts participants’ Seattle City Light bills by 5. Seattle Public Utilities bills by 6. But last year, she suddenly noticed her bills skyrocket. The city had lost her application, and she fell out of the program. Palmer had to travel in person to the Seattle Human Services Department, which administers the program, to sort out the mix- up. Other participants were experiencing similar hassles — or not signing up for the program — and Seattle City Councilmember Jean Godden wanted that to change. As a result, on Jan. And even after applicants correctly filled it out and submitted it, they often had to wait months to see their rates go down, according to Godden. Given the difficulty of the application, Godden figured that requiring seniors to file every 1. The Libraries, Utilities and Center Committee sent a letter to Seattle Public Utilities and the Human Services Department in May requesting the changes. The committee based its recommendations on programs in surrounding counties, including Snohomish, which Godden says is able to process applications within the next 6. Seattle’s revised system, with its reduced paperwork, will lower stress for applicants and city employees alike said Michael May, a spokesman for Seattle Public Utilities.“We expect an improvement in waiting time,” May said. Discount Rate Program. Complete a Bill Payment Assistance application. Housing / Utilities Landlord/Tenant. Utility Discount Program and Emergency Payment Assistance. 50% discounts from City Light or other Seattle utilities. City of Seattle brings Utility Discount to. City Light bills and 50 percent on Seattle Public Utilities bills. This program is available for residential. City of Seattle brings Utility Discount to 1. Today Seattle Mayor Ed Murray and Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) Director Andrew Lofton announced proposed changes to the Utility Discount Program (UDP) to auto- enroll more than 1. Seattle Housing Authority households. Too many families are still struggling to meet basic needs. This will cut in half their Seattle electric, water, garbage/recycling, sewage and drainage bills. The average household benefit will be $1,0. This move is a part of Murray. In 2. 01. 4, Mayor Murray challenged City Departments to double the number of households enrolled in the UDP from 1. I would like to thank SHA for providing a place to stay and the Mayor for giving those of us living in subsidized housing the opportunity to participate in the Utility Discount Program,” said Ed Frezier, a resident at Rainier Vista in South Seattle. After I pay my bills, the lights, phone, water, there’s nothing left. All households will have the opportunity to opt out of the Utility Discount Program if they prefer. The Council will take up this proposal this spring. Current City ordinances prevent SHA tenants from participating in the program. The Utility Discount Program offers a credit of 6. Seattle City Light bills and 5. Seattle Public Utilities bills. This program is available for residential City Light and Seattle Public Utilities customers only and does not apply to residences used for business purposes. Eligible households must have income of less than 7. Today. The average Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities bill will increase between 0. Even after this step, there will still be thousands of others who will need to be enrolled, and I look forward to continue working with City Light and the Mayor. Utility Discount Program eligibility information and application materials can be found. The authority managing international trade and travel in King County. Port of Seattle operates harbor facilities and the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Today Seattle Mayor Ed Murray and Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) Director Andrew Lofton announced proposed changes to the Utility Discount Program (UDP) to auto. Discounts on Utilities for People with Low Income. Can I get a discount on my utilities?
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