Covid-19 Relief Information
Information about Covid-19 relief and assistance
August 2021
On July 2, 2021, Governor Inslee issued Proclamation 20-23.16, extending, and amending all previous versions of Proclamation 20-23, pertaining to Utility Ratepayer Assistance and Preservation of Essential Services through September 30, 2021. This revised proclamation extends prohibitions for residential services regarding utility disconnections, refusing to reconnect service, and charging late fees.
Assistance plans:
- Currently, Pierce County has made available funds for rental and utility assistance. The program is available to landlords and renters, which would include Lakeview Light & Power customers. https://www.piercecountywa.gov/7142/Rental-Assistance
- Pierce County also has a program available for homeowners, Energy Assistance Program (EAP), which like above, would include Lakeview Light & Power customers. https://www.piercecountywa.gov/1280/Energy-Assistance
- Below is a link to the funds available for landlords dealing with the eviction moratorium – the site explains how landlords can get reimbursed for back rent and more.https://www.consumerfinance.gov/coronavirus/mortgage-and-housing-assistance/help-for-landlords/
- If tenants need assistance with rent. https://www.consumerfinance.gov/coronavirus/mortgage-and-housing-assistance/renter-protections/find-help-with-rent-and-utilities/?utm_source=vanity&utm_medium=outreach&utm_campaign=renthelp
LLP is also offering the following interest-free payment assistance plans for Customers with past-due balances more than 60 days past-due:
- 4 Month Payment Plan: For Customers with a past-due balance of less than $500, LLP will move the past-due balance portion of the bill into a deferred payment plan. The balance will be divided into four equal monthly installments and added to the next four billing cycles (or less if the past due balances are paid in full sooner).
- 6 Month Payment Plan: For Customers with a past-due balance of greater than $500 and less than $1,000, LLP will move the past-due balance portion of the bill into a deferred payment plan. The balance will be divided into six equal monthly installments and added to the next six billing cycles (or less if the past due balances are paid in full sooner).
- 8 Month Payment Plan: For Customers with a past-due balance of $1,000 and less than $2,000, LLP will move the past-due balance portion of the bill into a deferred payment plan. The balance will be divided into eight equal monthly installments and added to the next eight billing cycles (or less if the past due balances are paid in full sooner).
- 10 Month Payment Plan: For Customers with a past-due balance of $2,000 and greater, LLP will move the past-due balance portion of the bill into a deferred payment plan. The balance will be divided into ten equal monthly installments and added to the next ten billing cycles (or less if the past due balances are paid in full sooner).
To sign up for one of these plans, please go to Deferred Payment Application – Lakeview Light & Power
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