Energy and Utility Assistance

PeoplePoint facilitates access to a number of programs that can help with electricity, heat and water bills:

Fifty percent discount on monthly electricity and water rates:

• Seattle Special Utility Rate

One-time payment toward past-due bills:

• Federal Low Income Energy Assistance Program



• Seattle City Light’s Emergency Low-Income Assistance and Project Share.



• Seattle Public Utilities’ Emergency Assistance for Water

For programs to weatherize homes and apartment buildings to protect against the cold, contact the Seattle Office of Housing Home Weatherization Program, 206-684-0244.

Information

For more information about these PeoplePoint programs, including how to assess your eligibility and fill out applications, visit www.peoplepoint.info, call 206-684-0355, or e-mail peoplepoint@seattle.gov.

For more information about other programs offering energy and utility assistance, contact the 211 Community Information Line by dialing 211 or 1-800-621-4636.