Sewer Rebate

• How do I know if I’m eligible?

   If you own a residential property or renter within the City of Reno limits and receive a sewer bill AND you are receiving benefits from one of the following:

  • The Nevada State Welfare Division Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Social Security Disability Income (SSD) due to a disability
  • Supplemental Social Security Income (SSSI)
  • Veterans Administration Disability (VA) benefits due to a disability (Veteran only)
  • Water and Sewer Assistance Program (WSAP) via DWSS

  The eligibility letter must be dated within the last year.

• How much is the sewer utility assistance?

  The sewer utility assistance will be decided once Reno City Council approves the new budget for next fiscal year.

• What documents do I need to provide?

  Home Owners 

  • Application - correct year, signed and dated
  • Eligibility: Only one of the options is needed (dated within the last year)
  • Current VA Disability letter, annual letter of determination for SSSI or SSD
  • Copy of acceptance letter of benefits from Nevada State Welfare Division Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program EAP, WSAP 
  • Proof of residency: 
    • Government ID (get copy to attach to packet)
    • Utility Bill – NV Energy, TMWA, Sewer Bill (if in their name), etc.

     

  Renters/Tenants

  Application - correct year, signed and dated

  • Eligibility: Only one of the options is needed (dated within the last year)
  •  Current VA Disability letter
  • Annual letter of determination for SSSI or SSD
  • Copy of acceptance letter of benefits from Nevada State Welfare Division Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program EAP, WSAP 
  • Proof of residency
    • Government ID (get copy to attach to packet)
    • Utility Bill – NV Energy, TMWA, Sewer Bill (if in their name), etc.
  • Rent receipt for most recent month
  • Minimum of $100
  • Rental or lease agreement from the last year

• What is sewer utility assistance?

  The City of Reno sewer utility assistance offers a yearly one-time payment to help with sewer costs. 

• When and how can I apply?

  The sewer utility assistance program runs from July 1^_st through August 31^st each year. 

  Submit the completed application with all necessary backup and supporting documents through any of the following options: 

  1. In person at City Hall: 1st floor Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 
  2. Via U.S. Mail:
     Reno Sewer Utility Assistance Program
     Finance Department
     P.O. Box 1900
     Reno, NV 89505
  3. Email: renosewer@reno.gov

  Mailed applications must be postmarked between July 1^st and August 31^st each year. Only one application will be approved each fiscal year per household and will be paid out between July 1^st - August 31^st.