The City of Highland Park provides low-income assistance on certain municipal rates and fees to those residents who meet income eligibility limits, as published annually by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Specifically, low-income assistance is available for the cost of diseased elm tree removal, quarterly municipal sanitary sewer fees, vehicle license stickers, and the municipal tax on natural gas usage.

Additionally, garbage subscription service discounts are available to residents upon completion of a qualifying low income application with the City of Highland Park. Veolia Environmental Services provides garbage collection, recycling and yard waste collection; each of these services are offered at a discount rate to qualifying low income applicants.

Applications may be submitted at any time, and are available at the Finance Counter in City Hall, 1707 St. Johns Avenue. Please note that copies of the previous year's tax returns for all persons living at the applicable residence must be attached to applications, as proof of annual household income. Pursuant to City ordinance, residents found to be submitting false information are subject to a $500 fine.

Contact Information
For further details regarding this program, please contact the Finance Department at (847) 432-0800.