Utility bills can take a big bite out of a fixed income, especially for older adults. If you live on the Navajo Nation and receive services from the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA), you may qualify for a discount.
NTUA offers a 10% utility discount for senior customers age 60 or older whose annual household income is $21,000 or less.
Here’s who qualifies and how to apply.
What Do You Get?
NTUA’s Senior Citizen Customers Program offers a 10% discount to eligible older customers.
NTUA provides several types of utility services, including electricity, natural gas, water, and wastewater. However, its senior discount page doesn’t specify exactly which charges qualify for the reduction.
Before applying, ask NTUA which services and charges on your bill are covered.
Who Qualifies?
To qualify for the senior discount, you must:
- Be 60 years old or older.
- Be an NTUA customer.
- Have a total annual household income of $21,000 or less.
The income limit applies to your household, not just your individual income.
If you’re unsure whether your household meets the requirements, contact NTUA before applying.
How Do You Apply?
NTUA provides a downloadable application for its Senior Citizen Customers Program.
Here’s how to get started:
- Visit the official NTUA Senior Discount Programs page.
- Find the Senior Citizen Customers Program section.
- Click the application download link.
- Follow the instructions on the form to apply.
If you need help completing or submitting the application, contact NTUA and ask which documents are required to verify your age and household income.
You can also ask when the discount would begin if your application is approved.
Does NTUA Offer Other Utility Assistance?
Yes. NTUA also has other programs that may help customers manage their utility bills.
Life Support Assistance Program
This program is intended for customers who need continuous utility service because of a serious health condition.
To qualify, customers must have certification from their attending licensed physician explaining that a service interruption could be life-threatening.
You can find more information and an application on NTUA’s Customer Information page.
Budget Payment Plan
NTUA also offers a budget payment plan for residential customers.
Instead of dealing with large seasonal changes in your utility bills, this plan allows customers to make the same budgeted payment amount each month.
It can make expenses easier to plan for, but it doesn’t reduce the total cost of the utilities you use.
If you’re struggling to keep up with your bills, ask NTUA whether either program might be appropriate for your situation.
Relief Recap
If you’re an NTUA customer age 60 or older and your annual household income is $21,000 or less, you may qualify for a 10% senior utility discount.
The discount could help lower your eligible utility charges over time, especially if you’re living on a fixed income.
Visit NTUA’s official Senior Discount Programs page to download the application, and contact NTUA if you have questions about which charges are covered.
Even a modest monthly discount can make a difference when you’re trying to stretch a limited budget.
