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City staff: temporary utility-payment grace period extended for federal employees and SNAP recipients
Summary
Tulsa staff and Tulsa Metropolitan Utility Authority representatives described a temporary grace period for utility payment collection for federal employees and those receiving SNAP benefits through Jan. 31, 2026; staff said late fees are suspended while payment plans are available and reported 57 applications so far.
Representatives from the Tulsa Metropolitan Utility Authority and city water and sewer staff briefed the Public Works Committee about a temporary grace period for utility payments targeted to residents affected by the federal government shutdown.
According to TMUA staff, the policy is written broadly to cover people who receive federal paychecks — including direct federal…
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