Northeast Pierce County Regional Resource Spotlight: Where to Get Utility Assistance

The Northeast Pierce County Resource Guide focuses on basic needs and ways to get involved in the community through community service and support through donations. 

Utility Assistance

City of Buckley

• Offers utility discounts to low income seniors and persons with disabilities. Complete details and applications are available at the Buckley Multi-Purpose Center or at the City Offices.

City of Bonney Lake

• Offers utility discounts (water & sewer) for low income seniors and persons with disabilities. Application available online at http://www.ci.bonney-lake.wa.us/UserFiles/File/Forms/Finance/SeniorDiscountRequest.pdf

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); http://liheap.commerce.wa.gov

• Pierce County Community Connections 855-798-4228 to make an appointment. Only makes appointments Mon. through Thurs. beginning at 7am until all appointments are filled. Recommend contacting your local Family Support Center for information about accessibility and qualifying for this program.

Safelink Wireless, www.safelinkwireless.com

• Offers free cell phones and minutes programs for income eligible.

Comcast Internet Essentials, www.InternetEssentials.com, 1-855-846-8376

• Affordable internet for $9.95/month plus tax with no activation fee or equipment rental fees. Available to households with children who receive free school lunches under the National School Lunch Program.

Guide Note: Every attempt was made to provide accurate and inclusive information. This is not intended as a guide to recreation or all non-profits and service groups. To update the information or include new services in Northeast Pierce County (White River, Sumner, Carbonado, and Orting School Districts), please e-mail Monica Gaub at gaublins@msn.com.

This resource guide is a volunteer service project and not affiliated with a specific agency or organization. To view the full guide with information about everything from food, clothing, transportation, health care, domestic violence and more, click the PDF with this story. (This latest version was updated in April 2013).

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