SMUD customers, California · Bill credit
Energy Assistance Program Rate (EAPR) bill discount (SMUD)
Run by Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)
SMUD residential customers with household income up to 200% of the federal poverty level get a monthly bill discount of up to $105 (lowest incomes), $42, $20 or $10, depending on income. Apply online through My Account or by mail.
Amounts
How much you get
Maximum monthly discount by household income as a share of the federal poverty level. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| 0-50% of federal poverty level | N/A |
| Over 50-100% of federal poverty level | N/A |
| Over 100-150% of federal poverty level | N/A |
| Over 150-200% of federal poverty level | N/A |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 2 of these.
SMUD residential customer.
Maximum monthly household income (effective Feb. 1, 2026): $3,607 for 1-2 people, $4,553 for 3, $5,500 for 4, $6,447 for 5, $7,393 for 6, plus $947 for each additional person. Everyone living in the home counts.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
Apply any time; reapply every 1 to 2 years.
- Check if you qualify.
Use SMUD's qualification tool on the income-eligible assistance page.
- Apply online or by mail.
Apply through My Account and upload income documents, or download the mail-in application (available in 10 languages) and send copies of documents.
- Wait for processing.
Online applications typically take 1 to 2 weeks; SMUD currently warns of 2 to 4 weeks due to high volume.
- Renew.
SMUD asks customers to reapply every 1 to 2 years and sends a renewal application.
Income or benefit documents covering at least four consecutive weeks within the last 60 days (prior-year tax documents accepted for Schedule C, E and S)
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailEnergy Assistance Program FAQs - SMUD
Questions about applying1-888-742-7683
Stacking
Use it with
You can get these too.
SMUD customers, California
Medical Equipment Discount Rate (SMUD)
$15 a month
SMUD customers who use qualifying electric medical equipment at home, such as a dialysis cycler, oxygen concentrator or ventilator, get $15 off their bill every month. A health professional signs the mail-in application.
Checked Oct 27, 2026
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does Energy Assistance Program Rate (EAPR) bill discount (SMUD) pay?
Up to $105 a month.
Do I need to be a SMUD customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in SMUD customers, California. See Do I qualify for the details.
Is there an income limit?
Maximum monthly household income (effective Feb. 1, 2026): $3,607 for 1-2 people, $4,553 for 3, $5,500 for 4, $6,447 for 5, $7,393 for 6, plus $947 for each additional person. Everyone living in the home counts.
What’s the deadline?
No fixed deadline. Apply any time while it’s open.
Can I combine it with other rebates?
Yes, with Medical Equipment Discount Rate (SMUD). See Use it with.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
How current do my income documents need to be?
At least four consecutive weeks within the last 60 days. Outdated documents aren't accepted; prior-year tax documents are accepted for Schedule C, E and S.
Do I have to list everyone who lives with me?
Yes. Anyone permanently living in the home counts, including roommates, subtenants and multi-generational family.
Will my documents be returned?
No. Send copies if you apply by mail.
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
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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