Hoquiam To Change How Water Rate Discounts Are Figured For Low-Income

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 10:45 AM

The discount would be reduced on a sliding scale dependent income level.

The Hoquiam City Council has approved an ordinance to change how water rate discounts are figured for low-income residents. Under the change approved at Monday’s meeting, residents 65 and older can still get a 25% discount, if their annual income does not exceed $20,000. The discount would be reduced on a sliding scale dependent income level. There are other requirements to qualify as low income and residents must re-apply for the discount annually. The changes take effect January 1st of next year.

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