Sewer and/or Trash Hardship Discount

If you are experiencing hardship, you can apply for a discount for sewer and/or trash services through the City of Boise.

Please note: the following documentation is required for a complete application:

A complete copy of your previous years' Federal Tax return is required if your Total Annual Gross Income is more than $13,000;
A complete copy of your previous years' Federal Tax return is required if you have more than one source of income;
Copies of all Benefit Statements are required if your only source of income is received from Social Security

* If the above do not apply, please provide copies of other documentation for all sources of income.

Please be advised that upon approval, the hardship discount will become effective at the start of the next bill cycle.

Qualification

To qualify for the hardship discount, Total Gross Annual Income in this application must be less than the Annual Gross Income for your size family based on the Extremely Low Income Guidelines of the Community Development Block Grant Income Guidelines from hud.gov.

Extremely Low Income Guidelines (2023)

Household Size	Annual Gross Income
1 Person	$18,750
2 Person	$21,400
3 Person	$24,860
4 Person	$30,000
5 Person	$35,140
6 Person	$40,280
7 Person	$45,420
8 Person	$50,560

Full Name *

Phone Number *

Email * By providing your email, you will be sent a copy of this form submission.

Mailing Address *

City, State *

Zip Code *

Service Address *

List all persons residing at the service address and their relationship to the account holder.

Total Annual Gross Income

Earned Income * Wages, rent business income

Interest and Dividends taxable and non taxable

Veteran's Benefits, Unemployment and other sources

Social Security benefits retirement, disability

Pension / Retirement Income 401K, PERSI, etc.

TOTAL * Combine numbers above here

Please provide documents related to Total Annual Gross Income here. *

Terms & Conditions

Applications must be received by May 1 of each year and discounts will be awarded from June 1-May 31 based on income reported for the prior calendar year. Qualifying applications submitted after the May 1 deadline will receive the discount beginning the month following receipt of application. I certify that the information included in this application is true and accurate. I acknowledge that if any information provided is found to be false or inaccurate, discount(s) received will be reversed. * Please write full name

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