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During Your Tenancy  /  Utilities

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
Also in During Your Tenancy  /  Utilities
  • Seattle Utility Billing
  • Utility Best Practices
  • Utility Shutoffs
  • Utilities in Section 8 Housing
  • Utility Resources
  • Utilities FAQ

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