Utilities Assistance

City Utilities

The City of Anacortes provides the following utility services:

• water
• wastewater (sewer)
• stormwater (drainage)
• trash, recycling, and food/yard waste
• internet service

Low-income families and seniors are eligible for discounts on all of these services through the Utility Bill Discount program, which the City Council recently updated to offer:

• a larger (30%) discount
• a larger range of income eligibility (up to 50% of the median family income)
• automatic enrollment if your home is part of the County's low-income/disabled property tax exemption program

If you are enrolled in the senior/disabled property tax exemption program through the Skagit County Assessor's office, you'll be automatically enrolled in the City utility discount program. Otherwise, if your household gross income is less than the very low-income, you should apply with the City Finance Department. Learn more about the utility discount program at the City's website.

Other Utility Assistance Programs

Skagit Community Action offers utility assistance through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and customized assistance. They'll help you apply and receive help through Cascade Natural Gas and PSE.

• Cascade Natural Gas
• Puget Sound Energy—offers assistance paying bills, weatherizing your home, and getting lowering your bill through community solar
• Lifeline Phone or Internet Service

Get Involved

You can donate to:

• Cascade Natural Gas's Winter Help program—receive a 1:1 match to help needy families heat their homes