The Community Services Bureau assists low-income individuals that are struggling with their electrical bills. One of these programs is the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as LIHEAP. This program offers immediate financial assistance with 48 hour shut-off notices.
Special Note:
Only residents of Contra Costa county can apply in this office.
Individuals must complete an application for services with the Contra Costa County Community Service Bureau. The completed application and requested documentation can be mailed, faxed or dropped off at the office.
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.
| 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%.
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I went to the Concord office and I was pleasantly surprised. The front worker was very nice and very helpful.
It is a BLESSING to be able to receive assistance no matter how big or small every little bit helps. I hear a lot of complaining and some of which has been overheard by staff, However, after addressing the issue they were still allowed to receive assistance. In other words the staff is GREAT!!!
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