DC Utility Discount Program (UDP)
DC Dept. of Energy & Environment (DOEE)
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs DC Utility Discount Program (UDP) in its Washington, DC research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
UDP provides ongoing monthly discounts on electric (up to $475/yr), gas (up to $276/winter season), and water/sewer bills (over $962/yr) to income-eligible District residents. Income limits are generous, up to $91,800 for 1 person and $131,100 for a 4-person household in FY26, making this one of the broadest utility assistance programs in DC.
Summing the published maximum annual savings: $475 + $276 + $962 = $1,713.
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Washington, DC, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- SFRRP, Roof Repair Grant Up to $20,000
- SFRRP, Accessibility Improvement Grant Up to $30,000
- Lead Safe Washington (LSW) Program Up to $4,000
- DC Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Average $6,500-$25,000 per home
Key Details
- Ongoing monthly discounts, electric, gas, and water
- Up to $475/yr electric, $276/winter gas, $962/yr water
- Income limit: ~$91,800 (1 person) / $131,100 (4 persons) FY26
- Apply online at DC ECOS portal or call 311
- Available to both homeowners and renters
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Rolling, applications accepted year-round beginning December 1
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for DC Utility Discount Program (UDP) in Washington, DC?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $1,713/year across electric, gas & water. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for DC Utility Discount Program (UDP) in Washington?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for DC Utility Discount Program (UDP) in Washington, DC?
Confirm the application route directly with DC Dept. of Energy & Environment (DOEE); use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (202) 737-4404. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Rolling, applications accepted year-round beginning December 1.
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