Utility Refund Program Available for Residents

 

Durango, CO:  The City of Durango is now accepting applications for the utility refund program. Residents with a total household income for 2011 of $20,376 or less may qualify for the utility refund.

Number of Family Members on Application Total Income from All Sources Utility Refund Amount

One Under-$12,108 $ 95.00

Two $12,109-$16,248 $ 118.00

Three or more (dependents) $16,249-$20,376 $145.00

Only residents of the city who owned and occupied a home within the city limits, on December 31st, and for at least ten (10) months of 2011, are eligible to file a claim for themselves and all eligible members of their household. The resident filing an application must have occupied property, as an owner, on which city utilities were paid in 2011.

Applications are available at City Hall and the Senior Center. The application is also available on the City’s website at http://www.durangogov.org/forms.cfm and the form must be submitted by May 18, 2012.

For more information, please call City Hall at 375-5034.