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Subsidy

Elderly and Low-Income Subsidy

In January 1999 TOUA implemented the TOUA Subsidy Plan which was approved by the Legislative Council on November 3, 1998. The Authority continues to administer the Gaming Subsidy in accordance with the Subsidy Implementation Plan Resolution No. 98-473, which stated “….to the accounts of each qualified elderly and low-income member in the following order: (1) Water/Wastewater, (2) Electric, (3) Telephone, and (4) Propane.
A woman sitting at her kitchen table, she is a recipient of a utility subsidy program

Elderly Subsidy Qualifications

  • Must be a Tohono O’odham tribal member.
  • Must be 55 years of age or older.
  • Have a TOUA account in your name and must be residing in your home.
If you qualify for Elder Subsidy, you are required to bring in your tribal identification card to verify your membership and age. TOUA will assist you while you are living in your home and funds are available.
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Low-Income Qualifications

  • Must be a Tohono O’odham tribal member.
  • Have a TOUA account in your name.
  • Meet the monthly income guidelines established. TOUA will be using 135% of the Federal Proverty Guidelines. Gross monthly income is used to verify if an applicant is eligible. Income verification for all household members 18 years and over. See guideline below

If your family makes less than the amount listed for the number of people in your household you may qualify. Income verification must be provied. 

If you qualify for a low-income subsidy, you must bring in your tribal identification card to verify your membership. Also, names, birthdays, and social security numbers of all household members are required to complete an application.

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To see if you qualify,  you may visit the TOUA Business Office between 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. For further questions please call the subsidy coordinator at 520-383-5859 or see our Subsidy FAQ’s page.

2025 Poverty Guidelines

Gross monthly income is used to verify if an applicant is eligible. Income verifiction for all household memebers 18 years and over. Income verification must be provided.

SIZE OF FAMILY UNIT

MONTHLY INCOME

ANNUAL INCOME

1

$1,761

$21,128

2

$2,379

$28,553

3

$2,998

$35,978

4

$3,617

$43,403

5

$4,236

$50,828

6

$4,854

$58,253

7

$5,473

$65,678

8

$6,092

$73,103

9

$6,711

$80,528

10

$7,329

$87,953

11

$7,948

$95,378

12

$8,567

$102,803

If you have a specific question regarding the elderly or low-income subsidy program, please reach out!

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