Discounted Cable TV
The Cable Discount program was created to help keep basic residential cable television service affordable for all Seattle residents. The program currently provides a $5.17 discount off the price of the Basic Cable TV tier* of service from Comcast or ASTOUND powered by Wave. *Comcast's Limited Basic Cable or ASTOUND powered by Wave Local Broadcast Tier.
Program Qualifications
- Are a low-income Seattle resident (see below table for more information on low-income guidelines)
- The income criteria for the Cable TV Discount program is the same as for Seattle's Utility Discount Program.
- Are a current COMCAST or ASTOUND powered by Wave cable TV customer
- Must be a current Basic Cable TV customer so your service provider can apply the discount to your account.
- Are not already on any promotional price and cable TV service is not part of a service bundle
To Apply:
- Comcast/Xfinity or Astound customers may call the Digital Equity Program at (206) 684-8498 to learn more about how to apply for the discount
OR
- For Astound customers only, you may apply for the cable TV discount program using this Cable TV Discount Application Form.
2023 Income Guidelines
Income Eligibility Criteria is the same as for the Utility Discount Program.
| Household Size | Gross Monthly Income | Gross Yearly Income |
| 1 | $3,441 | $41,292 |
| 2 | $4,500 | $54,000 |
| 3 | $5,558 | $66,696 |
| 4 | $6,617 | $79,404 |
| 5 | $7,676 | $92,112 |
| 6 | $8,734 | $104,808 |
| 7 | $8,933 | $107,196 |
| 8 | $9,131 | $109,572 |
| 9 | $9,330 | $111,960 |
| 10 | $9,528 | $114,336 |
| Each additional household member | +$199 each | +$2,388 each |
Note: The Gross Income criteria is based on 70% of the state's median income.