and last updated 2021-01-15 12:37:55-05 RICHMOND, Va. -- The Richmond Department of Public Utilities is offering utility relief for those who fell on hardship due to COVID-19. DPU representatives were on site at The Market on N. 25th St. Friday to hand out and accept applications. People lined up to fill out their applications, which took just a few minutes to complete. For those who are eligible, The COVID-19 Municipal Utility Relief Program offers to cover utility balances from March 1 to December 30, 2020. WTVR It's a one-time opportunity offering one payment per household or business and is available on a first come first serve basis with funding limited.