Discount: Low Income Senior

Franklin PUD offers monthly discounts of 15% or 30% to qualified customers based on
their age and total annual household income.

Things to know:

• The discount takes effect once your certification is complete and approved.
•  Only one discount is available per household, applied to the customer’s primary
  residence.
• Income verification is required every three years or upon Franklin PUD’s request.

To ensure a smooth certification process, please have all required
documents ready when you apply. This will help avoid any delays in receiving
your discount. Please note that Franklin PUD may request additional information
to verify your eligibility. If you have any questions about what documentation is
needed or the certification process, please call Customer Service at (509) 547-
5591.

How to Get Certified: To apply for this discount or to re-certify, please call Franklin
PUD’s Customer Service Department at (509) 547-5591. They are available Monday
through Thursday, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Franklin PUD is closed on Fridays and on
observed holidays.

Required Documents: One of the following

• Valid United States government issued photo driver’s license or identification
• Valid passport issued by any country

Two of the following:

• Proof of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Bank statement showing a direct deposit of Social Security benefit
• Benefit award letter(s) from Social Security
• Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) documents proving household income
• Federal Income Tax Return documents

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicant must provide all required documentation in order to process certification
• Applicant must have electric service under Rate Schedule No.1 Residential or Small Farm Service
• Applicant must be 62 years of age or older and have a total annual income (including income of spouse or co-tenants) for the previous calendar year as set in the guidelines below:

2025 Federal Poverty Guidelines

Please be sure to provide all documentation required at time of certification in order to avoid delays in certification. Franklin PUD reserves the right to request additional documentation in order to verify eligibility. For questions regarding the certification process, please call customer service at (509) 547-5591.