Low-Income Household Water/Wastewater Relief Application

Type
Rebate
Topic
Billing

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:
Amounts are based on the Government of Canada's 2022 low-income cut-offs (LICOs) and are subject to change.
Number of people living at the residenceHousehold 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.

Apply Online

Alternatively, hard copies of the application form are available for pickup from Service Barrie. Completed forms can be submitted:

Frequently Asked Questions