Effective January 1, 2012, senior citizens residing in Olathe may qualify for a monthly credit on City water and sewer service charges.

• A $2.50 credit will be applied toward the water and sewer service charge for twelve consecutive billing cycles.
• Qualification must be renewed by the applicant each year.

The following criterion has been established for qualification:

• Applicants must be 65 years-of-age and older.
• Applicants must have a total household income equal to or less than one-half the median income ($36,225) in Olathe as established per the 2011 Census.
• Applicants must reside at the address for which the discount applies.
• Applicants are required to complete an application at the Customer Service office, located at 1385 S. Robinson.
• Proof of identity, age, and annual income is required.
• Identity will be verified with a photo ID.

The following documents will be accepted as proof of age and identification:

• Birth Certificate or naturalization papers
• Current photo driver’s license
• Photo identification card (federal, state, or local)
• U.S. military identification card
• Merchant Mariner card (issued by the Coast Guard)
• U.S. passport (issued by U.S. Department of State)
• Consular card or visa issued by a foreign government through its consulate offices or state department to nationals residing outside of such foreign nation regardless of their immigration status
• Other documents may apply.

The following documents will be accepted as proof of annual income:

• Annual Social Security Benefit award letter
• A bank statement is acceptable if the monthly benefit is processed by a direct deposit.
• Most recent tax return
• Food Stamp Award document
• Documents from any governmental agency qualifying the applicant for assistance