1. The utility customer or his or her spouse must be sixty-five (65) years of age or older, as of the date that the application is submitted;

2. The total gross income or anticipated gross income from all sources for all persons residing in the household for the full year preceding the application date does not exceed the statewide monthly need standards for cash assistance as established by WAC 388-478-0015, as now or hereafter amended;

3. The applicant is a utility customer of the city of Aberdeen;

4. The utility payments are fully paid up to date;

5. The living unit has an individual utility account with the city.