Utility Discount Program

NEW Ordinance and Income Guidelines

***ATTENTION*** HOMEOWNERS QUALIFYING FOR THE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION AUTOMATICALLY QUALIFY FOR THE CITY UTILITY DISCOUNT PROGRAM


The City of Anacortes offers a 30% Off Utility Discount Program for eligible customers.  We offer those who qualify a discount on their City of Anacortes Utility Bill on water, storm, sewer, refuse, recycling, organics and fiber. The discount may only be applied to residential customer accounts.

Eligibility Guidelines - 2025

To be eligible for the 30% Off Utility Discount Program (must renew by May 31st every year), applicants must meet any of the following criteria:

  • Your total household income in the monthly period prior to applying meets the income guidelines below
  • You qualify for the Skagit County Property Exemption
  • You are the homeowner of the service address or the property owner/manager has designated you to pay the utility bill and your name appears on the City of Anacortes Utility Bill
  • Complete and provide all required documentation

 

Household Size:Gross Monthly Income:Gross Yearly Income:

1

$3188

$38,250

2

$3646

$43,750

3

$4104

$49,250

4

$4558

$54,700

5

$4921

$59,050

Add for each additional person

$367


$4400


     *Note: Gross Income is based on US Department of Housing & Urban Development guidelines for Very Low and Extremely Low Income Limits.

Please submit the application and provide the necessary documentation requested on this form below:

Utility Discount Program - 30% Off - Submission Form - ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

Contact Us

If you need to speak with someone or need help completing the application, please email, or call 360.293.1909. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except for City holidays).

Financial Assistance

The following agencies may be able to assist you with paying your City of Anacortes Utility Bill:

North Sound 2-1-1 - Call 211

The Salvation Army - Call 360-293-6682 - Funds are temporarily unavailable.

St. Vincent de Paul Society - Call 360-293-9821