Customer Assistance Program

Brighton Center - A Community of SupportSD1 has partnered with the Brighton Center to establish a Customer Assistance Program for low-volume customers who qualify for financial assistance.

The program offers a 20% discount on residential sanitary sewer bills and is available to SD1 customers who meet the following qualifications:

  • At or below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines (see chart)
  • At or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines for customers who are 65 years of age or older
  • "Usage factor" of 2 or 3 on an SD1 bill dated August 2022 or later

2023 Poverty Guidelines for the 48 Contiguous States & DC

Number of Persons in Family / HouseholdPoverty Guideline150% of Poverty Guideline200% of Poverty Guideline
1$14,580$21,870$29,160
2$19,720$29,580$39,440
3$24,860$37,290$49,720
4$30,000$45,000$60,000
5$35,140$52,710$70,280
6$40,280$60,420$80,560
7$45,420$68,130$90,840
8$50,560$75,840$101,120


More than 8 Persons

For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,140 for each additional person to determine poverty guideline and then multiply by 150% or 200%, as applicable.

Additional Information

For additional information about the program or how to apply, please contact the Brighton Center at 859-491-8303, ext. 2343 or email Sanitation Discount.