Utility Assistance

Oregon Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Provides bill payment support, crisis assistance, and weatherization referrals for income-eligible Oregon households.

Type: Benefit Amount: $250–$1,200 per season; additional crisis deliveries or repairs available up to program limits Deadline: Applications accepted November–June or until funds are depleted; crisis aid available year-round Location: Oregon

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

Seattle Utility Discount Program: 60% Off Electric and 50% Off Water/Sewer Bills for Low-Income Residents

Offers electric, water, sewer, and garbage bill discounts to low-income Seattle residents served by Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities. Saves households $1,200-$1,500 annually.

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

Tennessee Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Tennessee LIHEAP one-time utility support administered through THDA and local agencies across all 95 counties.

Type: Benefit Amount: For the 2025-2026 period, THDA states LIHEAP assistance ranges from $174 to $750 depending on household energy burden Deadline: Nov 1, 2025 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

Virginia Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Virginia DSS energy assistance program covering fuel, crisis, cooling, and weatherization pathways for income-eligible households.

Type: Benefit Amount: Benefit amount varies by EAP component and household circumstances Deadline: Fuel: second Tuesday in October to second Friday in November; Crisis: Nov 1-Mar 15; Cooling: mid-June to mid-August 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