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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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Low-Income Household Water/Wastewater Relief Application. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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