This water/wastewater financial assistance support program was approved by City Council in May 2021.
This program provides financial assistance to low-income households in Barrie, to help offset water/wastewater bill costs. Successful applicants will be credited a portion of their water/wastewater bill back to them. The credit provided will not exceed 40% of the total water/wastewater bill to a maximum of $60 per billing cycle.
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Eligibility
The following criteria must be met to be eligible for water/wastewater billing relief.
- The applicant is a permanent, full-time resident of Barrie with a current City of Barrie residential water/wastewater billing account (the account must be in the applicant's name);
- The application pertains to a principal residence that the applicant either owns or rents. A principal residence is defined as the main location where the applicant lives;
- The applicant's total household income must fall into one of the following limits, before tax:
| Number of people living at the residence | Household income before tax |
|---|---|
| 1 | $26,620 |
| 2 | $33,140 |
| 3 | $40,742 |
| 4 | $49,466 |
| 5 | $56,104 |
| 6 | $63,276 |
| 7 | $70,448 |
| Each additional person | +$7,172 |
How to Apply
Your previous year's Notice of Assessment or Notice of Reassessment, water/wastewater account number, and property tax roll number are required. Please call 705-726-4242 with any questions.
Alternatively, hard copies of the application form are available for pickup from Service Barrie. Completed forms can be submitted:
- email: water.relief@barrie.ca
- in person: Service Barrie (first floor of City Hall, 70 Collier Street)
- mail: City of Barrie Finance Department, P.O. Box 400, Barrie, ON, L4M 4T5