It provides limited financial assistance to help low-income households reduce their utility bills or receive payment assistance for electric, natural gas and propane bills. Priority is given to households that have the lowest income and the greatest energy costs. Priority is also given to vulnerable households, such as having individuals with disabilities, and families with people that are 60 years and over or children five years old or younger. Payments are made directly to the utility company.

If interested in applying for utility assistance, Individuals must complete an application and provide all the required paperwork.

Additional Programs:

• Home and Rental assistance - contact 830-583-9731 or fax 830-583-9985
• WIC - contact 830-583-3685 or fax 830-583-9808

Contact the office for further details.

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

CCSCT empowers vulnerable families and individuals in greater South Central Texas to achieve self-sufficiency by eliminating barriers through innovative programs and strong community partnerships.”*

*From the Community Services (CCSCT) - Karnes 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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