Updated senior and disabled low-income utility service rates effective January 1, 2020. Here is a summary of the updated rates:

• Low-income customers are defined as senior/disabled customers who are at or below 125% of Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Here’s a weblink to a table showing 125% of FPL https://www.masslegalservices.org/content/federal-poverty-guidelines-2019
• The rate for low-income customers is 50% reduction for all utilities (e.g. water, sewer, stormwater, electric and natural gas).
• The customer charge, too, is a 50% discount for low-income customers.
• Disabled utility customers must meet medical guidelines found in Ellensburg City Code and the Revised Code of Washington State. Here are some weblinks to reference:
  • Ellensburg City Code 9.30.020 and 9/91.100/200 https://www.codepublishing.com/WA/Ellensburg/#!/Ellensburg09/Ellensburg0930.html#9.30
  • Revised Code of Washington 46.19.010 and 74.18.020 https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.19.010 and https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=74.18.020