• Benefits
• Eligibility
• Application

• Benefits
• Energy (electric) and utility (water) discounts and payment assistance
• Child care payment assistance and free pre-school
• Banking, job training, and tax preparation

Benefits

Energy and utility discounts and payment assistance

Washington Connection helps you determine if you might be eligible to apply for programs that reduce your energy costs or help pay part of a past due bill.

If you do not want to apply online, you can contact these programs directly.

Programs include:

Utility Discount Program (UDP)
206-684-0268 (TTY/TDD 206-233-2778)
Provides an ongoing 50% discount on Seattle City Light (electric) and Seattle Public Utilities (water) bills. Applicants must be the primary account holder on the Seattle City Light (electric) account.

Seattle Public Utilities’ Emergency Assistance Program (SPU-EAP)
206-684-5800 #1
Provides one-time per year, payment assistance toward a past due Seattle Public Utilities (water) bill of $300 or more.

HomeWise
206-684-0244
Provides home weatherization services for homeowners living in the Seattle City limits. Renters may also be eligible but the property owner must contact HomeWise directly.

Other Seattle Energy Assistance Programs

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
1-800-348-7144
One-time payment toward past-due heating bills (electric, gas, oil, wood, etc.) through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Seattle City Light’s Emergency Low-Income Assistance (ELIA)
206-684-3688
One-time payment assistance toward past-due Seattle City Light bills over $100. Customers must first use LIHEAP if available.

Project Share
206-684-3000
One-time payment toward past-due Seattle City Light bills under $1,000. Customers must first use LIHEAP and ELIA if eligible and available.