The City Of St. Pete Gives Residents A Chance To Help Others

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — The city of St. Pete invites residents who are able to financially help others during the coronavirus pandemic to donate to the city's Utility Assistance Program. The purpose of this program is to help residents who experience financial hardships to pay their utility bills. Residents helping residents.

A form is available at the city of St. Pete website for anyone who wants to give a one-time donation or sign up for automatic monthly donations for any amount through their utility bill. The city's website explains that with the new utility bill round-up giving option, your bill is rounded up to the nearest dollar and the difference is donated. Donations may be tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Donations are made through the donor's utility bill and are distributed through a network of social service agencies.

If you are having trouble paying your utility bill, reach out to the Billing and Collections Customer Care Line at 727-893-7341 for more information on how to receive assistance. Assistance is limited and is administered by third-party agencies according to their respective eligibility criteria.