The Comprehensive Energy Support Program, also known as CEAP, has the main purpose of assisting low-income households that are having difficulties paying their electrical bills. Individuals must apply for the program and provide all the required documents. For the most vulnerable households that have elderly or disabled individuals, and children, it may pay up to 4 of the highest bills during one year. Additionally, it educates individuals on how to manage their energy costs.

Eligibility:

• Reside in Webb County
• Proof of income for all household individuals
• Other documentation pertinent to program guidelines

Please contact the office for further details or email info@stdc.org

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

South Texas Development Council is focused on providing a cost effective means to plan, coordinate, and implement regional strategies that will improve the health, safety, and general welfare of our communities.”*

*From the South Texas Development Council 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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