Rate Assistance Program

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The Utility Rate Assistance Program (URAP) includes assistance for water, sewer, and solid waste (garbage) services. Eligibility is based on household income and qualifying applicants will receive a credit on their Utility Bill for services received from the City.

Service Type

Credit Amount

Monthly

Bi-Monthly

Water

$25

$50

Sewer

$25

$50

Garbage – 20 gallon bin

$10

$20

Garbage – 32 gallon bin

$12

$24

Garbage – 64 gallon bin

$14

$28

Garbage – 96 gallon bin

$16

$32

Program Information

URAP is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Key factors of the program are listed below.

  • URAP is offered based on calendar year (January - December).
  • Applicants may apply at any time throughout the year. However, applications are approved contingent on availability of funds.
  • Applicants must reapply annually and if they move to another address in Redwood City.
  • Applicants must notify the City within thirty (30) days if applicant becomes ineligible for the program.
  • Assistance is not transferable with property or applicant.

To Qualify:

  • Applicant's gross household income must not exceed San Mateo County's 50% area median income limits.
  • Applicant must receive a Redwood City utility bill in the applicant's name and show responsibility for payment of either water, sewer, or garbage service charges.
  • Applicants must currently reside at the address to which assistance is being requested.
  • Applicants must provide required proof of income documentation with the application.

To Apply:

 WSRAP Step 1_revised

 

Complete the application form. Forms are available online and at the Public Works Services office at 1400 Broadway Street. 

WSRAP Step 2_revised 

  Provide copies of all requested documents along with the completed application. For your protection, please black out your Social Security and bank account numbers on all copies of documents.
 WSRAP Step 3_revised  

Mail or deliver all items to:
Redwood City Public Works Services
Attn: URAP
1400 Broadway Street
Redwood City, CA 94063

Email all items to: urap@redwoodcity.org

 

URAP Application - English

URAP Aplicaciôn - Español 

 


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