City of Gridley Electric Utility customers, California · Bill credit
Utility Assistance Program (City of Gridley)
Run by City of Gridley
City of Gridley electric customers with household income under 200% of the federal poverty level (or 60% of state median income) who are at risk of shutoff for non-payment can get one payment a year of up to $500 toward their Gridley electric bill.
Amounts
How much you get
One payment per year of up to $500 toward the Gridley electric utility bill (electric charges only).
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 4 of these.
Current City of Gridley electric utility customer (primary account holder).
Combined household income less than 200% of the federal poverty level or 60% of state median income. 200% FPL limits: 1 person $31,300; 2 $42,300; 3 $53,300; 4 $64,300; 5 $75,300; 6 $86,300; 7 $97,300; 8 $108,300. 60% SMI limits: 1 $39,980; 2 $52,282; 3 $64,584; 4 $76,886; 5 $89,187; 6 $101,489; 7 $103,796; 8 $106,102.
People in your home Income at or below 1 $39,980 2 $52,282 3 $64,584 4 $76,886 5 $89,187 6 $101,489 7 $103,796 8 $108,300 Enrollment in CalFresh/SNAP, CalWorks (TANF, CAPI) or Section 8 housing assistance can be used as proof of eligibility instead of income documents.
Must be at risk of services being shut off for non-payment. If approved, water and sewer charges must be paid in full or put on a payment arrangement.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply by mail. One payment per year; the program runs year to year depending on Gridley's budget.
- Check eligibility.
Use the income chart on the application, or qualify through CalFresh/SNAP, CalWorks or Section 8 enrollment.
- Fill in the application.
List every household member with age and the last four digits of their Social Security number.
- Attach proof.
Proof of program enrollment, or income documents for each adult (unemployment benefits letter with a tax return or non-filing affidavit, federal tax return pages 1 and 2 or a tax transcript, or an SSI benefits letter with a non-filing affidavit).
- Sign and submit.
Submit it to City of Gridley City Hall, 685 Kentucky Street, Gridley CA 95948.
- Get the credit.
Processing takes up to 30 days; the payment shows on the next bill after eligibility is verified.
Proof of CalFresh/SNAP, CalWorks or Section 8 enrollment, or income documents for each adult
Last four digits of each household member's Social Security number
Forms and instructionsCity of Gridley Utility Assistance Program application (PDF)
Questions about applying(530) 846-5695
Stacking
Use it with
Your address
Next steps
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Utility Assistance Program (City of Gridley) pay?
$500 a year.
Do I need to be a City of Gridley Electric Utility customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in City of Gridley Electric Utility customers, California. See Do I qualify for the details.
Is there an income limit?
Combined household income less than 200% of the federal poverty level or 60% of state median income. 200% FPL limits: 1 person $31,300; 2 $42,300; 3 $53,300; 4 $64,300; 5 $75,300; 6 $86,300; 7 $97,300; 8 $108,300. 60% SMI limits: 1 $39,980; 2 $52,282; 3 $64,584; 4 $76,886; 5 $89,187; 6 $101,489; 7 $103,796; 8 $106,102.
What’s the deadline?
No fixed deadline. Apply any time while it’s open.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
Plain words
Words used on this page
- Federal poverty level
- An income line set each year by the federal government, by household size.
References
Sources
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