Utility Bill Emergency Assistance offered at Seattle Public Utilities
Resource Name:Utility Bill Emergency Assistance offered at Seattle Public Utilities
address
700 5th Avenue, Seattle Municipal Tower, Fourth Floor Counter, Seattle, WA 98104
Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.
Eligibility
Eligibility based on household income, household size, current utility bill status, and verified financial need. Because requirements can vary and may change over time, please visit our website for the most up‑to‑date information about eligibility criteria and how to apply.
Hours
M-F, 7:30am-6pm.
(206) 684-3000
Voice
·Customer Care for Seattle Public Utilities and Seattle City Light
Application process
Call and speak to the Residential Services Team for review of qualifications.
Fees
None.
Service area
98107
98119
98121
98118
98122
98199
98198
98195
98191
98190
98188
98185
98124
98181
98178
98145
98125
98126
98129
98117
98177
98170
98174
98134
98171
98144
98131
98166
98112
98136
98102
98103
98155
98154
98132
98104
98105
98151
98148
98133
98146
98106
98108
98109
98111
98113
98138
98114
98116
98115
98164
98161
98160
98101
98158
Other Information
Focus Population
- General
Languages
- Interpreter services
Provides support to households experiencing financial hardship and difficulty paying their utility bills. The program is designed to help maintain safe, reliable access to essential services such as electricity, water, gas, and heating. Assistance may include payment support, flexible payment arrangements, or referrals to additional community resources.
Data provided by
Washington 211
Providing organization
Seattle Public Utilities
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is the city agency that provides Seattle with clean drinking water, manages sewage and stormwater, and handles garbage, recycling, and compost for more than a million people. SPU’s three lines of business are drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and solid waste, ensuring essential services that protect public health and the environment. The utility also offers assistance programs to help customers stay connected, including discounted bills, emergency financial help, and flexible payment plans.