City of Rapid City
Utility Rate Relief Program at Utility Rate Relief Program at Rapid City - 300 6th Street
Program Information
Rapid City utility customers can apply for a reduction of their monthly utility charges through the Utility Rate Relief Program. The program is designed to lower the monthly utility expense for senior citizens and people with disabilities.
If qualified, the rates charged for all utility services billed to the applicant will be reduced by 25 percent for a period of two years or until the renewal date established by the Public Works Director. Applications are accepted at any time, but renewal requests must be received by April 30 of odd numbered years for participants to remain on the program.
Eligibility
-MUST be a customer of Rapid City Utility -Must be 65 years or older OR disabled as defined by the Social Security Act;income from all sources must be at or below the income limits defined by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Rapid City Metro Area;applicant must be the person who is responsible for payment of the utility bill directly to the City;property must be the applicant's primary resident.
Disabilities access
Call for information.
Required Documents
Valid Photo ID, disability verification (letter from a government program such as Social Security or Veterans Administration), income verification (evidence ALL income for EACH household member), account verification (if account is registered in the name of the landlord, please provide a copy of your rental agreement showing the applicant is responsible for payment of utility service charges).
Application Process
Fill out application online, or copies can be picked up at the City Finance Cashier's Office
