Petersburg, VA Utility Assistance:
The City of Petersburg has been awarded federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funds for municipality utility relief to eligible Petersburg, VA customers. These funds offer relief to utility customers who have been greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
This includes customers who have fallen behind on water and wastewater bill payment(s) due to economic hardship from the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will assist in covering base water and wastewater bills that are 30-60 days late between March 1, 2020 - December 30, 2020.
Eligibility requirements include:
• Those who have faced financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic
• City of Petersburg resident with residential utility account
• Past due water and/or wastewater balance that began March 1, 2020 through December 30, 2020
• Minimum of $20 and a maximum $1,500 past due bill
• Must verify that you accept funding
This funding is designed to be a one‐time opportunity, with only one payment per household (for residential) and one application per person.
Application deadline is 5:00 pm on January 8, 2021.
The Utility Assistance application is available online. Applications may also be submitted by mail or dropped off to the City of Petersburg Billing & Collections drop box, ATTENTION: Utility Relief Assistance at 144 N. Sycamore Street, Petersburg, VA 23803.
Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm on Friday, January 8, 2021. Funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis while funds last. Customers are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Submission of an application does not guarantee any or all of customer’s account arrearages will be paid by CARES Utility Relief Funds. Award notices will be sent to the email provided on the online application or by mail via the mailing address provided on the paper application no later than January 15, 2021.
For questions, email support@petersburg-va.org or call 804-733-2349.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE
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