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How to Open or Close your
Seattle City Light Account.


Welcome! Seattle City Light now offers four methods to open or close an account.
  1. By Phone
    • 206.684.3000
    • Toll Free: 1.800.862.1181
    • TTY: 206.684.3225


  2. Online
  3. By FAX
    • Print and fax the completed form to 206.684.3347.

  4. By US Mail
    • Print and mail the completed form to

      Seattle City Light
      Customer Service Center
      700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3300
      P.O. Box 34023
      Seattle WA 98124-4023.

Whichever method you choose to open or close your City Light account, you must also select a Meter Reading option.
Option A. You may ask City Light for a Meter Reading. A minimum of three days advance notice is required to schedule the reading. A $33.00 fee will be added to your account. Please call 206.684.3000 to schedule the reading.
Option B. You may ask City Light for a free estimate of your Meter Reading.
Option C. You may provide your own Meter Reading, using the picture on the form.
How To Read Your Meter
 
If you are opening an account, your first bill will include a $16.00 account service charge.
 
Payment Options to Consider:

To apply over the phone or for more information, please call 206.684.3345 or 206.684.3000.
 
Project SHARE If times are good for you, you can make an online, tax deductible contribution to Project Share. Your gift will help pay utility bills for someone less fortunate.

 
 
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The Seattle City Light Web Team:

Seattle City Light -- 700 5th Avenue, Suite 3200, Seattle, WA 98104-5031 -- 206.684.3000
Mailing address: 700 5th Avenue, Suite 3200, P.O. Box 34023 Seattle, WA 98124-4023

 

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