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Columbus Water & Power Utility Discount Programs

The Columbus Water & Power (CWP) discount program is a utility assistance program for CWP customers. It is aimed at creating more affordable and equitable access to public utilities for Columbus residents. If eligible, power and water customers can receive a 30% discount on their power and water usage. Anyone over the age of 60 may be eligible for additional discounts.

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Jul 20, 2026

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Power and Water Discount

If eligible, you can receive 30% off your monthly water and power bills.


Who Qualifies?

  • Any active Columbus Water & Power customer who is already enrolled in qualifying assistance programs such as: SNAP, Ohio Medicaid, HEAP, Ohio Works First or is receiving public housing benefits.

  • Any household with income below 200% of the federal poverty level (example: a family of three making $50,546 or less per year would qualify).


How to Apply

  1. Visit columbus.gov/payassist to fill out the discount application online, download the application pdf attached, or call (614) 645-8276 to request a paper application.

  2. We’ll review your application and contact you if more information is needed.



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Questions? Contact:

Nick Plouck - Neighborhood Program Specialist

(614) 724-2040

NEplouck@columbus.gov

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