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RequirementsResidential low-income householdReceived Notice of Pending Disconnect or currently disconnected non-paymentApplicant must be listed on the PUD account and reside at the service address Applicant must have active service for a minimum of 2 monthsProgram AssistanceApplicant may receive assistance once every 12-monthsMaximum assistance is the disconnect or reconnect amount, not to exceed $300 Disconnect balance must be paid down to $300 (maximum assistance amount) prior to approvalPrepaid Accounts –Assistance amount provided shall be the lesser amount of (1) 30 days of the calculated daily average plus arrangement balance or (2) the maximum assistance amount of $300.PUD, State or Federal Declared Emergency – Applicants may re-apply for an additional maximum assistance amount of up to $300 within a 12-month period. Program RestrictionsNot available for deposits or collection balancesNot available for any feesNot available if previous fraud eventsNot available if on Moratorium Payment PlanApplication ProcessComplete the application in its entiretySubmit application, along with income documents, to Cowlitz PUDEmail, fax, mail, or drop off at our Main Office are acceptedEligibility will be determined upon review of information submitted and in accordance with the Customer Services PolicyQualifying applicants will be automatically enrolled in our monthly Discount Rate Program after verification of age, disability, or Veteran status