Customer Assistance Programs
Rate Discount Program for Low Income Seniors and Disabled Persons
Silver Lake Water & Sewer District offers a discount program for low income seniors and disabled persons—with utility rates typically discounted 50% for water (base rate only) and 25% for sewer.
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Specific Qualifications Include:
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Total household income does not exceed $75,000 per year
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Seniors are persons 61 years of age or older
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Disabled persons are currently receiving disability benefits from one or more of the following:
– Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
– Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
– Veteran Disability Compensation (VDC)
– Non-Grant Medical Assistance (NGMA)
– Permanent disability insurance benefits
– State permanent disability benefits
To apply, click here to go to our Forms page, and under the "For Customers" section, click on the third bullet link titled "Low Income Senior Citizen and Disabled Persons Discount Rate Application" to download the application form. Complete the form, and return it to us by postal mail, or in person during business hours.
Other Assistance Programs
2-1-1 Washington - North Sound Region
1-800-223-8145
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This service connects people to the help they need most—from housing assistance and help with financial needs, to the nearest food bank—with the most comprehensive information on health and human services in the North Sound / Snohomish region.
Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
1-425-388-3880
This program is administered by the Multi-Service Center on behalf of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to provide funds to assist low-income households with water and wastewater (sewer) bills to restore and prevent disconnection of households water/wastewater services.
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Snohomish County PUD (electricity)
1-425-783-1000
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PSE Home Energy Lifeline (natural gas)
1-888-225-5776
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Homage
Assistance for low-income older adults and people with disabilities in Snohomish County
Phone: 425-513-1900
Toll Free: 1-800-422-2024