Revised 4/2/20
Low Income Assistance Program
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Low Income Qualified Discount is a program established by the City of Banning to assist
qualified low-income city residents with their electric bill. The program is administered by the
City of Banning and is funded by the state mandated Electric Public Benefits Charge. Upon
approval, qualified applicants will be put on the Low Income Qualified Discount, which will
result in an annual discount of up to $360 on the electric portion of their utility bill. Participants
must re-apply every two years. Low Income Qualified Discount funds are available to City of
Banning households who meet the following requirements and income guidelines.
REQUIREMENTS:
THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE:
(Failure to provide the necessary documentation will be grounds for rejection of application)
• Applicants must have a current City of Banning electric account that has been active for a
minimum of twelve (12) months. Senior Citizens, 62 years of age or older, and disabled
individuals are exempt from this requirement.
• Must meet income eligibility guidelines as indicated below.
• Provide copy of current, valid, Driver’s License or California I.D.
• Provide documentation of income from all sources for everyone in the household during
the most recent four week period, which may include:
Paycheck Stubs, Social Security Award Letter, Unemployment Check Stubs, Current
Cash Aid/Cal Fresh Notice of Action or Award Letter, Disability Insurance
Payments, Alimony, Child Support, Workers Comp, Retirement Benefits,
Investment/Bank/Insurance Statements, etc.
• If self-employed, please provide all copies of current Form 1040 and Schedule C income
tax forms. Also, enter the amount on line 7 (Gross income) from schedule C, under
Household Information of Low Income Qualified Discount application.
Income Guidelines:
Household Size
Total Gross Monthly Income*
Does Not Exceed
Total Gross Yearly Income*
Does Not Exceed
* Income levels are based on the Federal Poverty Guidelines and are subject to change.
All supporting documentation must be included in order to process application
City of Banning, Public Benefits, 176 E. Lincoln St., Banning, CA 92220
(951)922-3260
www.ci.banning.ca.us