Las Vegas Utility Tax Rebate Program is taking applicants

The Utility Tax Rebate Program is a program offered by the city of Las Vegas to low-income seniors who reside within the city limits.

 Seniors ages 60+ who qualify receive a rebate on the franchise tax they paid for local utilities throughout the 2021 year. These utilities include electric power, land-line telephone and natural gas.

Applications may be filed with the city through March 15, 2022. Applicants must apply at one of the centers listed below, you cannot apply online.  Residents can call the center they wish to attend for an appointment.

 Applicants must make an income of less than $16,500 for an individual or $18,900 for those filing married/head of household. Applicants must bring copies of their 2021 local NV Energy, Southwest Gas and CenturyLink/Cox Communications telephone bills, photo identification, proof of income, proof of bill payment and other supporting documentation to fill out an application. 

 Identification and bills must match physical address. Low-income homeowners ages 60+ who qualify also may apply for a partial rebate of the annual sewer bill on their primary residence located within the city of Las Vegas.

Appointments can be made at the following centers:

• Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, 702-229-1702. Appointments are available Mondays and Fridays, 1 to 4 p.m., through March 15.
• Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., 702-229-6125. Appointments are available Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., and Thursdays 1-4 p.m., through March 9.
• Dula Community Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, 702-229-6307. Appointments are available Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon, through March 15.
• East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 702-229-1515. Appointments are available Mondays, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., and Wednesdays, 1-3:30 p.m., through March 14.
• Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., 702-229-1600. Appointments are available Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., through March 9.

Appointments are required and no more than two people may attend an appointment. Participants are required to wear a mask in the centers. For more information, call the individual center.

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