The Division of Energy and Environmental Services is committed to helping low-income households that are facing financial hardship in paying their electrical bills. Redwood Community Action Agency provides limited financial help through a program called LIHEAP.  Call (707) 444-3834 on Monday mornings between 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. if you haven't already received assistance in the past year.

Additional telephone numbers:

• If an individual has a shut-off notice (15 day & 48 hour), contact (707) 444-3831 ext. 201, 202 or 204. In the event that no one answers the phone, please leave a message with your name, phone numbers and what type of shut-off notice was received. 
• For eligibility questions, call (707) 444-3831 ext. 201, 202 or 204. In the event that no one answers the telephone, please leave a message with your name and phone number. 

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.

Mission Statement

The mission of RCAA shall be to provide leadership & advocacy; to develop community-based coordinated services & activities designed to enable low-income/disadvantaged persons to gain the necessary skills, education & motivation to become self-sufficient.”*

*From the Redwood Community Action Agency - Del Norte County website

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%.

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