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Utility Resources
- Public Utilities: Washington Law Help
- Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
- Community Information Line
- RCW 59.18.300: Utility Shutoffs
- Sample Letter — Request to Have Utilities Put in Tenants Name When Landlord is Behind on Bills
- SMC 7.25.050 Party Billing Ordinance
- Third Party Billing Questions and Answers: City of Seattle
- Third Party Billing Ordinance
- Seattle Office of the Hearing Examiner
- Seattle Public Utilities New Customer Requirements FAQs
- HomeWise
- Housing Repair and Weatherization: King County Housing Authority