The Utility Discount Programs are geared towards reducing the impact of rising utility costs on low-income citizens in the District of Columbia. To qualify for any of the discounts, utility bills must be in the applicants name and they must meet the income guidelines established by the US Department of Health and Human Services.

• Residential Assistance Discount (RAD/Electricity)
• RAD/Electricity Expansion Program
• RAD/Electricity Arrearages Retirement and Education Program 
• Residential Essential Service (RES/Gas)
• Economy II Telephone Service (ECON II/Telephone)
• Link-Up America
• DC Water and Sewer Authority’s Customer Assistance Program (CAP)   

• Income Guidelines for UDP 10/01/07 - 09/30/08