Utility Assistance

Philadelphia Water Tiered Assistance Program (TAP)

Income-based water, sewer, and stormwater bill discounts for Philadelphia Water Department customers.

Type: Benefit Amount: Bills capped at 2-4% of household income; debt forgiveness after 24 months of on-time payments Deadline: Apply anytime; annual recertification required Location: Pennsylvania and Philadelphia

Portland Water Bureau Financial Assistance Program

Reduces water, sewer, and stormwater bills for income-eligible Portland households and provides crisis grants.

Type: Benefit Amount: 25-40% monthly bill discount plus crisis grants up to $500 and plumbing repair vouchers Deadline: Apply anytime; recertify annually Location: Oregon and Portland

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Community Assistance Program

Provides water, wastewater, and Hetch Hetchy Power bill discounts plus emergency grants for low-income San Francisco residents.

Type: Benefit Amount: 25% off water charges, 20% off wastewater, 30% off Hetch Hetchy Power base charges, plus emergency grants up to $500 Deadline: Apply anytime; recertify every 2 years Location: California and San Francisco

South Carolina Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Delivers heating and cooling bill assistance, crisis relief, and weatherization referrals to eligible South Carolina households.

Type: Benefit Amount: Heating benefit $300-$750; crisis aid covers arrears, deposits, and equipment repairs Deadline: Applications accepted year-round while funds last; peak heating season Oct–Mar Location: South Carolina

Tennessee Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Helps Tennessee households afford heating and cooling through regular, crisis, and weatherization-linked benefits administered by local agencies.

Type: Benefit Amount: Regular benefit $350-$1,500 depending on fuel and income; crisis aid covers past-due balances and deposits Deadline: Applications accepted year-round while funds last; peak heating season Oct–Mar Location: Tennessee

Utah Home Energy Assistance Target (HEAT) Program

Provides seasonal bill credits, crisis help, and energy education for income-qualified Utah households facing high utility costs.

Type: Benefit Amount: $100–$1,000 per season; up to $1,500 for crisis or equipment repair assistance Deadline: Applications accepted November 1–April 30 for standard benefits; year-round for crisis cases Location: Utah

Utility Discount Program (UDP) - Human Services | seattle.gov

Offers electric, water, sewer, and garbage bill discounts to low-income Seattle residents served by Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities.

Amount: 60% off electric bills; 50% off water, sewer, and garbage charges; emergency credits for past-due balances Deadline: Apply anytime; recertify every 18 months Location: Seattle and Washington

Virginia Energy Assistance Program

Provides fuel, crisis, and cooling assistance along with weatherization referrals to help Virginia households manage energy costs.

Type: Benefit Amount: Fuel assistance $300-$1,500; crisis aid covers disconnections, deposits, heating repairs Deadline: Fuel assistance applications accepted mid-Oct to mid-Nov; crisis aid available Nov–mid-Mar and year-round for equipment emergencies Location: Virginia

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

Provides heating and electric bill assistance, crisis aid, and furnace services for income-qualified Wisconsin households.

Type: Benefit Amount: $200–$1,500 per heating season; crisis and furnace grants may add $1,200+ Deadline: Heating assistance available October 1–May 15; crisis assistance year-round Location: Wisconsin

Wyoming Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Helps Wyoming households pay winter heating bills, delivers crisis fuel, and funds energy efficiency upgrades.

Type: Benefit Amount: $200–$2,000 per season based on income, energy burden, and fuel usage; crisis grants cover additional costs Deadline: Applications accepted September 1–February 28 for regular benefits; crisis aid available through May Location: Wyoming

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