City of Tucson Low Income Assistance Program - Discounts and financial aid.

Up to a 36 month discount (3 years) is available on energy bills from the City of Tucson Utility Services. This potential discount is only for low income families that meet income guidelines and who also receive their service from the city. The income guidelines in place are based on family size and the cut off is much different for a household size of 1 person than say 8 people. The program, as well as the application on how to get assistance, is available in Spanish too.

One great benefit of the City of Tucson Low Income Assistance Program is that it can renew. If a customer is enrolled and they get the discount for the 3 years, once that 36 month period is close to being up they will receive notice from the city. It will ask if they want to (and are still qualified to) enroll back into the Low Income Assistance Program for further discounts.

Another big advantage is that the City of Tucson Low Income Assistance Program can be combined with water bill help or financial aid. This may be LIHEAP grants, weatherization, payment plans, and more.
Of course customers will need to technically reapply (see below) but the point is that the savings can go on for many years. It will help make utility bills more affordable for struggling families or individuals. And combined with direct financial aid for bills, the discounts and savings can be very effective.

Applying for discount on Tucson Arizona utility bills

The City of Tucson Low Income Assistance Program is of course income based. There must be proof including, but not limited too, the following. Identification and proof of residency; copies of City of Tucson utility bills as well as old statements; proof of income from all sources (job, public aid, child support, alimony, etc.); and more. There also needs to be proof of how many household members there are in order to get a discount on utility bills.

 

 

In addition, another huge advantage of the City of Tucson Low Income Assistance Program is the city will offer help with other expenses too. This includes water bills. A big focus is on saving water to reduce costs, and that can be done by the Zanjero Program or WaterSense, which helps with toilets, sinks, and leaks in the home. There is also information on getting financial aid for Southwest Gas as well as Tucson Electric Power bills.

The discounts, when combined with financial aid from the City, federal government, or non-profits is very effective. These services can help struggling families keep up with ever escalating utility bills.

For more information on the low income assistance program and discounts in Tucson, dial 520-791-3242. Or try a local non-profit, including the local community action agency or charities in the region.