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.
Property Tax & Food Sales Tax Rebate Programs
Residents must have lived in the city of Thornton for the full previous year.
Rebate Amounts:
- $346: single-family-home
- $217: multi-family-home
- $40: 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 $788, depending on household size. Amounts vary yearly.
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 curbside bulk item pickup for only $5. Items include: furniture, appliances, mattresses, hot water heaters, branches, remodeling debris, and more.
- Once per calendar year
- By appointment only
- MUST CALL Environmental Services to receive the discount
- DO NOT schedule online
How to Apply
- Online: gocot.net/assistanceapp
- In-person: 9471 Dorothy Blvd., Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm
- 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