by David Miller
Loveland, Ohio – The Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) offers a Customer Assistance Program (CAP) to help low-income senior citizens in Loveland pay their sewer bills.
Eligible applicants receive a 25% discount on their monthly sewer bill, including both the minimum base charge and the commodity charge). The estimated savings is $120 or more per year.
Eligibility
A sewer discount can only be offered to low-income seniors who meet specific eligibility requirements related to age, income, and home ownership. The eligibility requirements for the CAP are:
- 65 years of age or older
- Own and live in the residence for which they are paying the MSD sewer bill
- Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) of no more than $36,100 for tax year 2022. MAGI is Ohio Adjusted Gross Income plus any business income that has been deducted in computing the Ohio Adjusted Gross Income (OAGI). This applies to the combined income of the applicant and their spouse.
Required Documentation
Documentation is required to be submitted with your application.
- Proof of Age (please submit one):
- Ohio Driver License
- Ohio Identification Card
- Birth certificate
- Proof of Income (please submit all that apply):
- Ohio Income Tax Return (previous year)
- Social Security Benefit Verification Letter
- Other (e.g., 1099R, W-2)
Three Ways to Apply for the Discount
| Online: Fill out the online CAP Application, attach the required Proof of Age and Income (see above), sign the form electronically, and click the Submit button at the bottom of the form for automatic submittal. | |
| Email: Download the CAP Application (writeable PDF) and fill it out. Email the completed application, along with attached scans of the required Proof of Age and Income (see above), to:[email protected] |  |
| Mail: Request a hard copy of the application by calling (513) 244-1300 (option 3) Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fill out the application in ink with an original signature. Mail the completed application, along with hard copies of the required Proof of Age and Income (see above), to:Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati (MSD)Attn: MSD CAP Manager1600 Gest StreetCincinnati, OH 45204 |  |
Participation and Annual Renewal
You will receive a letter by mail that confirms your eligibility. If approved, the 25% discount will appear in the “detail section” of your sewer bill that covers the next full billing cycle. This could take 1-2 months, depending on the billing cycle.
MSD will annually notify you regarding your continued CAP eligibility every November. This will be a quick check to affirm your CAP status has not changed.
For More Information
For more information, please contact Bonnie Holman at (513) 244-5101 or [email protected]. You can also contact Cassandra Hillary, the MSD CAP Manager, at [email protected]. Additional information is also available in the Downloads box to the right.
