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Listings for Financial / Utility Discounts
Financial
Finances impact every part of our lives. As we age, finances can be strained by a fixed income, familial obligations, changes in the economy, and more. Resources, both public and private, in the community can help you to navigate your personal financial situations.
Utility Discounts
These programs offer financial discounts on utility bills. Most programs have income limits, guidelines, and an application process.
See the glossary for descriptions of all categories
Assurance Wireless
description
Assurance Wireless is a federal Lifeline Assistance program that provides a free Android smartphone, free monthly data, unlimited texts, and monthly minutes for qualified low-income individuals. You may be eligible based on household income or if you or a member of your household participate in public assistance programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, or SSI. For more information, please call or visit our website to apply.
costs
Free to qualifying customers
City of Tucson Water
Low Income Water Assistance Program
310 W. Alameda St.
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 791-3242
Email: TW_web1@tucsonaz.govdescription
Providing water service for Tucson. Tucson Water offers a variety of assistance for qualified customers.
Customers can save additional money by participating in these programs listed at this link: tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Water/Conservation/Low-Income-Conservation-Programs
service area
Tucson
business hours
M - F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
costs
Please visit this website to view water rates and monthly charges. https://www.tucsonaz.gov/water/rates-and-monthly-charges
Lifeline
Lifeline Telephone Assistance Program
http://lifelinesupport.org/get-starteddescription
This program is a discount program for older adults who meet low-income requirements. Federal rules allow only one subsidized landline or cell phone per household. To apply, call or visit the website. If you have a disability and need assistance with your Lifeline application, please contact the Lifeline Support Center at (800) 234-9473.
Arizona telephone assistance programs
In addition to Lifeline, the State of Arizona offers a state telephone assistance discount — the Senior Telephone Discount Program. The telephone assistance program offers up to $3.14 per month discount on home landline telephone service.
To qualify for the Senior Telephone Discount Program:
Must have voice service
Qualifying participant must be a senior
Subscriber has qualified for Lifeline
The qualifying member of the household has an income at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
Q-Link Wireless
(855) 754-6543
Fax: (855) 837-5465description
Q-Link Wireless is a government program that provides a free smartphone with free monthly services such as monthly calling, monthly data, unlimited texting, and more for low-income individuals. You may qualify if you participate in a government program like SNAP, EBT, Medicaid, Section 8, SSI, Veteran pension Benefits, and more. Please visit our website for detailed information about our programs.
business hours
Mon-Fri 8am-12am EST Sat-Sun 9am-6pm EST
costs
Free to qualifying customers
Safelink Wireless
Wireless Phone Discount
P.O. Box 220009
Milwaukie, OR 97269-0009
(800) 723-3546 | (800) 378-1684 Tech Support
Fax: 866-902-5756description
SafeLink Wireless is a program serving eligible households. We provide a phone with unlimited talk, text & data with international calling & 10G hotspots. You may use your current phone or apply to receive a new phone free of charge. Please visit call or visit our website for more information.
business hours
Enrollments and Plan Changes M-S 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM EST; Su 8:00 AM- 7:00 PM EST; Technical Support M - Su 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
costs
Please call or visit their website for pricing and qualification details.
Southwest Gas
Utility Assistance
3401 East Gas Road
Tucson, AZ 85714-1917
(877) 860-6020
http://swgas.com/en/az-special-programsdescription
Southwest Gas offers a utility assistance program for qualified customers. The program includes a discounted monthly basic service charge and a 30% reduction on the first 150 therms per month from Nov. 1st–Apr., 30th. Eligibility is based on income and other factors. Call or visit the website for further information and to schedule an appointment. If you need help with the application process, you can call PCOA's helpline at (520) 790-7573 Ext 7262 for assistance.
service area
Tucson
business hours
Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. PST (excluding holidays)
Tucson Electric Power (TEP)
Lifeline Program
P.O. Box 711
Tucson, AZ 85702
(520) 623-7711 | Call (520) 623-7711 Report Outages
http://tep.com/customer-assistancedescription
Tucson Electric Power offers a monthly discount to limited-income customers. TEP’s Lifeline Program Discount can offer an $18.00 discount per month. Income limits: $2,265/month for one; $3,052/month for two. Please visit our website for more monthly income eligibility on family size. Visit our website to complete an application or call for more information.
business hours
M-F 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Valley Assistance Services, Inc.
3950 S. Camino del Heroe
Green Valley, AZ 85614
(520) 625-5966
Fax: (520) 625-1261Email: info@valleyassistanceservices.org
http://valleyassistanceservices.org/tubac-regional-santa-cruz-county
description
Valley Assistance Services provides multiple community health and social services programs, which include:
- Going Home with Care, a post-hospital discharge program
- A Touch That Cares (R), RN Medical Advocacy for seniors
- SHiM (R), (Safety and Health in Motion), a fall prevention program
- Neighbors Helping Neighbors in Green Valley/Sahuarita and Tubac Regional Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a transportation and socialization program
- MAP (Map-a-Plan), a rent and utility assistance program
- Workforce Training/Career Path Building and Computer Lab
- Neighbors AIM (Awareness in Memory Loss), classes, and peer-support groups
- connect with, friendly phone calls to seniors
- SASS (Social and Support for Seniors), peer-group socialization
- SNAP (food stamps) application
See separate Resource listings for detailed information.
service area
Amado,Arivaca,Green Valley,Sahuarita
business hours
M - F 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
costs
All programs are free except for A Touch That Cares(R) concierge care management, a fee-based program.