Utilities Discount

Agency: City of Bellevue

450 110th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA, 98004 Map
Phone: (425) 452 - 5285
Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm.
Email: ServiceFirst@bellevuewa.gov

Service Description

Provides up to 75% discount on utility bills (water, sewer, garbage) for older adults and citizens with documented disabilities in the city of Bellevue. Senior and renters with disabilities who do not actually pay a utility bill, but pay through their rent, can also receive a rebate.

Utilities Tax Relief Program
The city of Bellevue's Tax Relief Program offers a year-end rebate of the local taxes which citizens pay on private utilities (gas, electric, telephone, garbage) and Bellevue's utilities (water, wastewater and drainage). This program is for ALL low-income citizens.

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Features

Accessibility features: Wheelchair accessible
Days of the Week: Friday; Monday; Thursday; Tuesday; Wednesday
Languages other than English: Chinese languages; Interpreter services; Korean; Russian; Spanish
Payment options: Low-Cost/Sliding Scale

Eligibility

Adults, ages 62 and older, or individuals with a documented permanent disability: One-person households' income must be $28,231 or less per year; couples' income must be $32,271 or less per year. A household of four can make up to $40,352. Must live in the city of Bellevue. Older adults and renters with disabilities or condo owners who do not actually pay a utility bill, but pay through their rent or homeowners dues, may also receive a rebate. Tax Relief Program Any household in Bellevue city limits meeting income guidelines (total income in 2009 for a single person of $28,231 or less or $32,271or less for married/co-tenant).

Application Instructions

Apply online. From February 1 to November 30, applicants can make appointments with city staff. Call for more information. Interpreters are available for Russian, Spanish, Korean and Chinese at Crossroads Mini City Hall. Apply October 1 through November 27 for an end-of-year tax rebate.

Fees

None.

Business Hours

M-F, 8am-5pm.

Area Served

City of Bellevue.

Websites

http://www.bellevuewa.gov
http://www.bellevuewa.gov/utilities_discounts.htm

Last Update

11/5/2009