Austin, TX suspends all utility disconnects for non-payments during COVID-19 pandemic
Austin, TX suspends utility disconnects during pandemic
The City of Austin has suspended all utility disconnects for non-payment to promote public health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Residents can be placed on a deferred payment plan tailored to meet their financial needs with uninterrupted access to utilities. Residents with limited income or medical vulnerabilities are eligible to receive immediate utility bill assistance. However, residents with the ability to do so are encouraged to stay current with their utility payments.
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Austin Utilities said the measures were made possible after Mayor Adler declared a local disaster on March 6, allowing the City of Austin to reduce the possibility of exposure to COVID-19 and to promote the health and safety of all Austin residents.
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No utility services will be disconnected for non-payments as the City of Austin continues to address coronavirus concerns.
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