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Reduced Utility Rate Application Form

  1. Application for Special Utility Rates and Services

    This form is used to evaluate requests for special utility service rates for low income households.  Low income utility customers may apply to receive water and sewer services at a discounted rate.

    Water/Sewer Rate for Qualified Customers Water and sewer utility rates will apply to those qualified customers who live in the City of Snohomish (98290 Zip Code) and utilize a 5/8-inch single family residential service. Customers requiring service in excess of a 5/8-inch single family residential service shall not qualify for a rate reduction regardless of income.

  2. APPLY FOR A REDUCED UTILITY RATE

    If you meet the criteria above, you may apply for a reduction in your water and sewer rates. Fill out the application on the reverse of this form and submit proof of income and identification. 

    Verification of all household income (gross). Include full 2024 income tax returns OR a signed tax waiver with related schedules, current social security benefit statement, and any other related income documents for all persons 18 and older in the household. Please only provide copies of the requested information as these will not be returned.

  3. Complete this form and submit with supporting documents.
  4. Please use the following definitions in determining eligibility:

    A household in which the total annual income is below 60% Area Median Income for the Seattle/Everett area as established and amended by survey from time to time by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.  The current maximum levels are set at the amounts listed below.

    City utility customers apply to receive water and sewer services at a discount.  Households at 50% AMI or less will qualify for 25% of the monthly minimum charge.  Households over 50% AMI but less than 60% AMI will qualify for 50% of the monthly minimum charge.  The following definition shall be used in determining eligibility.

     

    2024 Income Limits by Household Size/Target Population Area Median Income (AMI)

     

    1 person

    2 person

    3 person

    4 person

    5 person

    6 person

    7 person

    50% AMI

    52,700

    60,250

    67,800

    75,350

    81,400

    87,450

    93,400

    60% AMI

    63,240

    72,300

    81,360

    90,420

    97,680

    104,940

    112,080

  5. Are you exempt from filing federal income taxes?*
  6. Required Supporting Documents
    • Verification of income of household (Include full previous year income tax returns with related schedules).  If you do not filed taxes, please provide social security statement and/or other proof of income.
    • Government Identification
  7. Please upload copies of your proof of income or provide copies in person or via mail at Snohomish City Hall, 116 Union Ave, Snohomish, WA 98290

  8. By submitting this form I hereby swear and affirm under the penalty of perjury that the information on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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