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Milpitas Assistance Program
The Milpitas Assistance Program (MAP) provides hundreds of low-income Milpitas households with discounts on City services and serves as a way to inform income-qualified residents about special offers, discounts, and giveaways from partner organizations and local businesses. We encourage everyone who is eligible to apply!
Apply
Enroll via the online Milpitas Assistance Program form.
Eligibility
- Proof of income and Milpitas residency are required. If seeking a water/sewer subsidy, please also provide a copy of your City of Milpitas Utilities (water/sewer) bill clearly showing the name, address, and account number.
- Milpitas residents who participate in qualifying assistance programs or youth in the Foster Care or Juvenile Dependency System qualify for Tier 1 (Low Income).
- Milpitas residents who are at or below the latest HUD Income Limits for Santa Clara County, listed in the table below. Tier 1 (Very Low Income) and Tier 2 (Low Income)
- Milpitas residents who are experiencing temporary financial hardship due to job loss, loss of a primary wage earner, serious illness or a government shutdown, with an income that has been reduced to Tier 2 level or lower, qualify for Tier 3 (Temporary).
Household Income Qualifications
| Maximum Income Level by Number in Household | Tier 1 Very Low Income | Tier 2 Low Income | Tier 3 Temporary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $70,350 | $111,700 | $111,700 |
| 2 | $80,400 | $127,650 | $127,650 |
| 3 | $90,450 | $143,600 | $143,600 |
| 4 | $100,450 | $159,550 | $159,550 |
| 5 | $108,500 | $172,350 | $172,350 |
| 6 | $116,550 | $185,100 | $185,100 |
| 7 | $124,600 | $197,850 | $197,850 |
| 8 | $132,600 | $210,650 | $210,650 |
These figures are based on 2025 HUD Income Limits for Santa Clara County and are subject to change. HUD’s 2026 Income Limits for Santa Clara County are expected to be announced in late Spring 2026.
Available Discounts
- Very Low Income (Tier 1) - Customers are eligible for modest discounts on bi-monthly water utility bills, 75% off on City-run Recreation programs to a maximum of $1000 per household; and waiver of residential permit fees on water heater, furnace, or air conditioner replacements or electrical panel change-outs.
- Low Income (Tier 2) - Customers are eligible for modest discounts on bi-monthly water utility bills, 50% off on City-run Recreation programs to a maximum of $750 per household; and 75% off residential permit fees on water heater, furnace, or air conditioner replacements or electrical panel change-outs. (Seniors age 50+ are eligible for an additional 15% off eligible residential permit fees, for a 90% total discount.) Tier 2 customers are permitted to pay for Recreation programs over time on a payment plan.
- Temporary Hardship (Tier 3) - Customers are eligible 75% off on City-run Recreation programs to a maximum of $750 per household; and 75% off residential permit fees on water heater, furnace, or air conditioner replacements or electrical panel change-outs. Tier 3 customers are permitted to pay for Recreation programs and water utility service over time on a payment plan. The City of Milpitas waives late fees on water utility bills incurred during your period of eligibility as a Tier 3 customer.
**Effective April 2025, ARPA funded childcare subsidies have been discontinued.
When You Can Apply
The City of Milpitas offers continuous enrollment. Tier 1 and Tier 2 customers are eligible for one year from the date of approval, and must reapply annually to verify their income level. Tier 3 customers are eligible for six months from the date of approval, and may apply up to two times a year. Milpitas Assistance Program discounts will automatically cease if the customer does not reapply.
Additional Information
For more information, email the Milpitas Assistance Program. For assistance by phone or to make an appointment to meet in person, call the Social Services Program Coordinator at 408-586-3405. The Social Services Coordinator’s office is located at:
Barbara Lee Senior Center
40 N Milpitas Boulevard
Milpitas, CA 95035
The City of Milpitas is a welcoming and inclusive community. With advance notice, we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate special needs and translation requests.