CITY OF HUTCHINSON
The City of Hutchinson is accepting applications for its Senior Citizen Low-Income Program for Water and Sewer, a utility assistance program designed to help eligible senior residents offset residential water and sewer costs.
City Council has set aside funding to provide credits on 2026 water bills. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until all available funds are allocated.
To qualify, applicants must have water or sewer service in their name, be 65 years of age or older by January 1, 2026, and use the service for residential purposes only. Household income must fall within Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) guidelines, defined as 150 percent of the federal poverty level. Participants are required to apply each year to remain eligible.
Residents who already have a current LIHEAP acceptance letter will find the application process simplified.
Approved applicants will receive a monthly credit toward the base water and sewer fees. For customers receiving both services, the credit totals $25.84 per month.
Applications can be completed securely online, and paper applications are also available through Utility Billing at City Hall. Applicants will receive a confirmation email once their submission has been processed.
City officials say the program reflects Hutchinson’s ongoing commitment to supporting senior residents and helping ensure essential water and sewer services remain affordable.