Thornton Assistance Programs (TAP)
Water Assistance Program (WAP)
Thornton's Water Assistance Program helps low-income individuals and families pay their water bill. Thornton Water customers living in a single-family home, or multi-family home, or a mobile home may apply for the program once every 12 (twelve) months. Eligible households will receive up to a $588 credit on their water/stormwater account. For master-metered customers, the credit will be issued in your name to the property owner or property management company. Apply soon, funding is limited!
Property Tax & Food Sales Tax Rebate Programs
Residents must have lived in the city of Thornton for the full previous year.
Rebate Amounts:
- $315: single-family-home
- $202: multi-family-home
- $77: mobile home
Additionally, households receive a rebate based on the previous year's food sales tax percentage and household size. In 2026, rebates range from $131 to $790, depending on household size. Amounts vary yearly. Apply soon, funding is limited!
Reduced Rate Assistance Program (RRAP) (formerly Park Pass Program)
When approved for TAP, households receive the Reduced Rate Pass, which provides:
- 50% discount on recreation programs, IDs, and admission fees
- Valid at Trail Winds Recreation Center, Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center, Park Village Pool, and City Pool
- Pass is valid until February 28 of the following year (annual reapplication required)
Click & Haul Program
Approved TAP applicants receive one curbside bulk item pickup for only $15. Bulk items include: furniture, appliances, mattresses, water heaters, branches, remodeling debris, and more. Hazardous and other specific materials are not allowed.
- MUST CALL Environmental Services to receive the discount
- By appointment only
- DO NOT schedule online
- Once per calendar year
How to Apply
- Online: gocot.net/assistanceapp
- In-person: 9471 Dorothy Blvd., Mon - Fri 8 am - 5 pm
- Email: Assistance@ThorntonCO.gov
- Mail: Community Connections
9471 Dorothy Blvd
Thornton, CO 80229
Eligibility Requirements
Three Ways to Income Qualify (Choose One)
- LEAP Approval
If you are approved for the most recent Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) season, your entire household automatically qualifies.
- Enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP, WIC, or TANF
Each household member age 18+ must be approved for at least one of the mentioned benefits.
Household Gross Income
Your household may qualify based on total gross income for all residents age 18+. Documentation is required (see the application for examples).See the household income limit guideline below.
HOUSEHOLD INCOME LIMIT GUIDELINES Household Size Gross Monthly Income Gross Yearly Income 1 $3,607 $43,284 2 $4,717 $56,604 3 $5,827 $69,924 4 $6,938 $83,256 5 $8,048 $96,576 6 $9,158 $109,896 7 $9,366 $112,392 8 $9,574 $114,888 Each Additional Person: $208 Updated October 2025