Utility Discount Program
The Utility Discount Program (UDP) offers eligible customers a 60% discount on their Seattle City Light bill and a 50% discount on their Seattle Public Utilities bill. UDP is available for income-qualified residential households.
NEW MEDICARE INCOME ELIGIBILITY RULE AS OF JUNE 1, 2017:
As of June 1, 2017, Social Security recipients may deduct their Medicare Part B premium payments from their total household (gross) income to qualify for the Utility Discount Program.
HOW TO APPLY:
Step 1: Check your eligibility for UDP using the 2018 Eligibility Requirements below.
Step 2: Complete your UDP application.
Step 3: Mail your application to: Utility Discount Program
810 3rd Avenue, Suite 440
Seattle, WA 98104
Step 4: UDP will contact you to complete the application process.
If you have questions about your application or would like assistance, please call (206) 684-0268.
2018 Eligibility
To be eligible for the Utility Discount Program, you must meet the following:
- You are the homeowner or renter; if a landlord pays all utilities, qualifying low-income tenants may still be eligible for utility financial help.
- You have a Seattle City Light and/or Seattle Public Utilities bill in your name.
- Your total household income in the one-month period prior to applying:
Note: Refer to the Utility Discount Program application for additional eligibility requirements
Gross Income is based on 70% of the state's median income