Budget and Finance Committee, February 25, 2026
Approves Bill 12 - Water and Sewer Rebate Program
What happened
The Budget and Finance Committee approved Bill 12 creating a sliding-scale water and sewer rebate program for seniors and persons with disabilities, with rebates ranging from 10% to 75% based on household income thresholds up to $34,450.
- Jurisdiction
- Allentown, PA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- February 25, 2026
- Decisions
- 1 zoning decision
- Outcome
- Approved
Free sample: decision 1 of 1
Bill 12 - Water and Sewer Rebate Program
Bill 12 amends city code to create a sliding schedule of water and sewer rebates for eligible seniors and persons with disabilities. Rebate structure: 75% for income $0-15,000; 50% for $15,001-20,000; 25% for $20,001-25,000; 10% for $25,001-34,450.
Meeting Summary
The Budget and Finance Committee approved Bill 12 creating a sliding-scale water and sewer rebate program for seniors and persons with disabilities, with rebates ranging from 10% to 75% based on household income thresholds up to $34,450.
Key Decisions (1)
Bill 12 - Water and Sewer Rebate Program
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