Low-Income Programs

Low-Income Senior/Disabled Citizen Subsidy Program


This program is designed to give relief to low-income senior/disabled citizens. Utility account must be in the name of the applicant. Applicant must reside at the service address. 

Download the Discount Application (PDF). 

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
SENIOR DISCOUNT
  • Age 62 or older
  • Total household annual income $40,000
DISABILITY DISCOUNT
  • Legal blindness, or a disability qualifying for handicapped parking privileges, or a disabled, handicapped or incapacitated person as defined under any other existing state or federal program.
  • Total income, including that of your spouse, co-tenant or anyone else living in house, does not exceed the listed income levels per size of household:
Household
Members
Monthly
Income 		Yearly
Income
1
$1,518 $18,216
2
$2,058 $24,696
3
$2,598 $31,176
4
$3,138 $37,656
5
$3,678 $44,136
6
$4,218 $50,616
7
$4,758 $57,096
8
$5,298 $63,576
 Effective January 2019

With the approval of your application, a discount of 40 percent will be applied to each rate.

Residents within Bremerton city limits will receive a discount with Waste Management. 

To learn more about income types and documents required, please download and complete the Discount Application (PDF).

Low Income Assistance


Low-income households may qualify for LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) which provides energy assistance to households in Washington through a network of community action agencies and local partners. If you qualify for LIHEAP you can request a Voucher for a discount to be applied to your utility bill with the City of Bremerton.