Financial assistance
Discounts
SMUD offers several discounts to eligible residential customers to help lower your bill.
The Energy Assistance Program Rate (EAPR) offers our eligible low-income customers a 48% discount on their monthly energy costs up to $42 per month.
Eligible residential customers can receive a $15 monthly discount to assist with the increased energy cost for running certain electric medical equipment.
Payment arrangements
We're here to help when you need more time paying your bill.
We have several payment options available depending on your eligibility.
Option #1: Installments
If you need more time to pay your bill, add the current balance to next month's bill or divide it over several months.
Option #2: Minimum payment
Lower your current month's bill to prevent service disruption by paying the minimum required payment. The remaining balance will carry over to next month's bill.
Option #3: Payment extension
To help with a temporary financial hardship, extend the due date of your past due amount.
Community assistance
We've partnered with these community organizations to help you in times of need.
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
The Salvation Army
Sacramento Information Helpline
Additional programs
We offer several programs to help take control of your costs and track your electric use
Avoid seasonal bill spikes with a pre-determined monthly bill and choose a custom due date.
Sign up for text and email alerts for high usage, mid-bill estimates and more.
Set up automatic, recurring payments for your convenience.