City of Burien

The City of Burien’s Utility Tax Relief Program offers rebates on certain utility taxes paid toward the following services: water, sewer, solid waste removal provided by Recology Cleanscapes, electricity provided by Puget Sound Energy, telephone (including cellular), and basic cable television. 

Applications for the 2024 calendar year are now being accepted. The application period will close on December 2, 2024, and rebates will be issued by the end of February 2025.

Eligibility Requirements

There are a few requirements to be eligible to receive utility relief.

• Resident of Burien
• Annual income is under 50 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI)
• See detailed application guidelines for more information (pautas de aplicación en español)

Application Instructions

There are two options for applying for the utility tax rebate. You will need proof of residency and income.

• Fill out application online. Note: you will need the ability to upload documents to the application. Please prepare ahead of time by either scanning or taking a photo of the required documents and uploading it to the computer or device you will be using the fill out the application.

• Print out application (English | Español). Visit Burien City Hall during normal business hours to fill out and submit the print application in person. You may also mail in your application. 

If you have any questions, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at [email protected] or call the main line at (206) 241-4647.

Frequently Asked Questions

Updated June 21, 2024