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City of Auburn 2010 Utility Discount and Rebate Program

AUBURN, Wash. - April 27, 2010 - The City of Auburn offers reduced utility rates and/or rebates to citizens meeting certain age and income requirements. This discount is also provided within the same financial limitations for customers who are totally and permanently disabled. The annual renewal period is May 1 - 28, 2010.

Applications are available at the Utility Customer Service Center, located at One Main Street on the second floor, or by calling 253-931-3038.

Also, check the City of Auburn web site www.auburnwa.gov for Senior Discount Information. A representative will be available to assist with completing the applications at the Utility Customer Service Center, (One Main Street, second floor) as follows:

May 3 - 14 Mon., Wed., Fri. 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Tues., Thurs. 12 - 4 p.m.
May 17 - 21 Mon., Wed. 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
May 24 - 28 Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Requirements:
AGE - Applicant must be 62 years of age or older OR permanently disabled. A doctor’s signature is required only for those persons who are applying under the disability claim

INCOME – Total income from all sources must be less than the maximum amount allowed for very low income as defined by the Department of Housing & Urban Development for the previous year

2009 Income Limits are:

  • Single: $29,500
  • Two Persons: $33,700
  • Three Persons: $37,950
  • Applicant cannot be receiving utility allowances OR rent subsidies from another governmental agency (i.e., HUD, King County Housing, Section 8, SHAG, etc)

Documents Required:

Washington state Driver’s License or I.D. card of applicant

Annual statements for all 2009 sources of income (including but not limited to Social Security, Pensions/Retirement, interest earned, rent received), from each individual living within the household.

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