Apply for the Low Income Assistance Program (LIRA)
The LIRA Program, established by the Board of Directors on December 13, 2018. The program provides a 50% discount on your Base Service Charge for qualified customers. Funding is limited. For information, contact the District Office at (530) 333-4356, or download the application from the GDPUD website.
Program qualifications:
- You must be a residential customer and receive treated water service from the District.
- The Georgetown Divide Public Utility District bill must be in your name. *You must live at the address where the discount will be received. *Your household must 1. Participate in the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) with Pacific Gas & Electric (PGE), or 2. Meet LIRA income limits.
- You must notify the Georgetown Divide Public Utility District if your household no longer qualifies for the PGE program. *At the time of enrollment you must provide a copy of your PGE bill reflecting your discount for the CARE program, or provide proper income documentation for all household members.
- You must submit for renewal each year. Eligibility is renewed annually in June. (providing funding available)
Download application here:
Low Income Rate Assistance Program Application 2026.pdfPlease email your application and all supporting documents to info@gd-pud.org. You may also mail documents to PO Box 4240, Georgetown CA 95634.
Policy 2180 Low Income Assistance Program Amended 06-11-2025.pdf
View the 2025 Federal Poverty Guidelines here: