2019 Reduced Utility Rate Program Guidelines - Income Eligibility
The following income eligibility rates are based on 150% of the federal poverty guidelines:
1 Person Household $18,735
2 Person Household $25,365
3 Person Household $31,995
4 Person Household $38,625
5 Person Household $45,255
6 Person Household $51,885
7 Person Household $58,515
8 Person Household $65,145
For households of 8 persons or more, use the 8-person rate of $65,145 and add $6,630 for each additional person residing in the household.
Requirements
Combined household income, including that of spouse or co-tenant, from all sources for the preceding calendar year shall be less than the above-specified amount for household size. Income shall include:
Capital gains
Disability benefits
Earned income
Interest income
Investment income
Net rental income from real estate
Retirement income
Social security benefits
Assets shall not exceed the above-specified amount, exclusive of one vehicle and the residence for which application for utility rate reduction is made.