Flint residents want to know: $300 credit has been applied to all residential water accounts

FLINT, Mich.—October 20, 2022

The City of Flint continues to receive inquiries from residents about the $300 residential water credit. As of Sept. 30, 2022, the City of Flint applied $300 credits to all residential accounts with active meters—a total of 28,057 accounts. This is reflected on Flint residents’ current bills. All water bill information is publicly available online. Residents are encouraged to call 810-766-7346 ext. 2042 with any questions about their water bills.

The $300 water credit has been applied to all residential accounts with active meters as of September 29, 2022, regardless of payment status. The credit has been applied as a payment to past due accounts and a credit to current accounts.

This water credit represents an $8.4 million investment, part of Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley’s continuing efforts to reduce water costs for residents.

Monday, September 26, the city administration presented, and the city council passed, a resolution authorizing the credits, paid for with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.