Utility Assistance Program operates on a first-come, first-served basis.

Applications and intakes are Fridays from 8:00AM – 12:00PM.

Additional Services:
Head Start
Early Head Start
AmeriCorps VISTA Program
Individual Development Account
Home Performance Program
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Rapid Rehousing
Case Management
Foreclosure Prevention
Financial Capabilities Workshops
Fair Housing Education
HUD-Approved Homebuyer Education
Rental and Homelessness Counseling
Benefits Counseling and Enrollment Assistance
Senior Community Service Employment Program
Active Seniors
Care Services and Assistance
Caregiver Programs
Senior Nutrition
Senior Transportation
Long Term Care Ombudsman

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance program is called LIHEAP. They assist low income people and families with their heating and cooling bills. This program is therefore, a year long program that is available 12 months a year. To qualify for the LIHEAP assistance, you need to qualify. We provide the current Federal Poverty Rates nationwide below.

You are automatically qualified for LIHEAP assistance if you participate in the SNAP food stamps program, TANF Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or the SSI program through Social Security.

Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2024

Persons In Family	Earnings (100% Fed Poverty Guideline)
1	$15,060
2	$20,440
3	$25,820
4	$31,200
5	$36,580
6	$41,960
7	$47,340
8	$52,720

*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get legal aid from some offices, they use a sliding fee scale. When they use a sliding fee scale, the 100% rate can be different than 100%. In those cases, using for example a 200% federal poverty level, you will only need double the 100% number listed above to 200%.

User questions & answers

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