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Customer Assistance Program
SD1 has partnered with the Brighton Center to establish a Customer Assistance Program for low-volume customers who qualify for financial assistance to help them adjust to the impact of the 2019 residential sanitary sewer rate restructure.
The program offers a 20% discount on residential sanitary sewer bills and is available to SD1 customers who meet the following qualifications:
- At or below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines (see chart)
- At or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines for customers who are 65 years of age or older
- "Usage factor" of 2 or 3 on an SD1 bill dated August 2020 or later
2020 Poverty Guidelines for the 48 Contiguous States & DC
| Number of Persons in Family / Household | Poverty Guideline | 150% of Poverty Guideline | 200% of Poverty Guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12,760 | $19,140 | $25,520 |
| 2 | $17,240 | $25,860 | $34,480 |
| 3 | $21,720 | $32,580 | $43,440 |
| 4 | $26,200 | $39,300 | $52,400 |
| 5 | $30,680 | $46,020 | $61,360 |
| 6 | $35,160 | $52,740 | $70,320 |
| 7 | $39,640 | $59,460 | $79,280 |
| 8 | $44,120 | $66,180 | $88,240 |
More than 8 Persons
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,600 for each additional person to determine poverty guideline and then multiply by 150% or 200%, as applicable.
Additional Information
For additional information about the program or how to apply, please contact the Brighton Center at 859-491-8303, ext. 2316 or email Sanitation Discount.