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Low-Income Household Water/Wastewater Relief Application
Water bill relief for low-income Barrie households
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 60
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial relief for low-income households in Barrie to help offset water and wastewater bill costs. Approved applicants receive a credit of up to 40% of their bill, to a maximum of $60 per billing cycle, for the next six bills.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Barrie
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Financial assistance for household water and wastewater bill relief
Documents Needed
- Previous year’s Notice of Assessment or Notice of Reassessment
- Water/wastewater account number
- Property tax roll number
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Low-income households in Barrie
- Permanent full-time residents of Barrie
- Residential water/wastewater account holders
Who is not eligible
- Non-residents of Barrie
- Households without a residential account in the applicant’s name
- Applicants seeking retroactive relief
Eligible expenses
- Water bill costs
- Wastewater bill costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Retroactive billing relief
Eligible geographic areas
- Barrie, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the City of Barrie.
- If approved, the credit is applied to the eligible water/wastewater account.
- The program must be renewed annually.
Additional information
- Applications must be renewed every year.
- The rebate is not retroactive.
- If approved, the credit applies to the next six bills.
- The program can transfer to another address within Barrie for the remaining approval period.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Low-Income Household Water/Wastewater Relief Application Program
What is the Low-Income Household Water/Wastewater Relief Application?
This program provides financial relief for low-income households in Barrie to help offset water and wastewater bill costs. Approved applicants receive a credit of up to 40% of their bill, to a maximum of $60 per billing cycle, for the next six bills.
How much funding can be received?
Low-Income Household Water/Wastewater Relief Application Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $60 per project.
Who is eligible for the Low-Income Household Water/Wastewater Relief Application program?
To be eligible for the Low-Income Household Water/Wastewater Relief Application program, you must:
Barrie resident
Residential account in applicant’s name
Household income within limits
What expenses are eligible under Low-Income Household Water/Wastewater Relief Application?
Financial assistance for household water and wastewater bill relief
Who can I contact for more information about the Low-Income Household Water/Wastewater Relief Application?
You can contact City of Barrie by email at water.relief@barrie.ca or by phone at 705-726-4242.
Where is the Low-Income Household Water/Wastewater Relief Application available?
The Low-Income Household Water/Wastewater Relief Application program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Low-Income Household Water/Wastewater Relief Application a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Low-Income Household Water/Wastewater Relief Application is a Grant and Funding