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Portland Water Bureau Financial Assistance

Financial help

Last verified Nov 2026

About

The Portland Water Bureau offers a bill discount for single-family homes where the account holder lives, and a crisis voucher of up to $500 after a job loss, medical emergency, domestic violence or disaster. You have to be on the discount first to get the voucher. If you rent an apartment and water is part of your rent, you do not qualify.

Services offered

Financial assistance

Eligibility

Monthly income up to $4,494 for 1 person, with extra help at $2,242 or less.

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