Utility Assistance

Program Information

Statewide discount on home and mobile phone service for eligible low-income households in California.

Amount: $7.25 monthly federal Lifeline discount plus $14.85 state supplement Deadline: Apply within 30 days of receiving your California LifeLine application form Location: California

San Francisco Water Power Sewer

SFPUC Customer Assistance Program (CAP) helps qualifying low-income San Francisco households with water, wastewater, and Hetch Hetchy Power bill discounts.

Amount: Water/Wastewater: 25% or 40% discount, depending on income. Hetch Hetchy Power: 30% discount. Deadline: No fixed annual deadline. New applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Discounts run for 36 months and require renewal. Location: California and San Francisco

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

The City of Seattle Utility Discount Program provides bill reductions for eligible households, with official discounts of 60% on Seattle City Light electric and 50% on Seattle Public Utilities services, plus annual recertification requirements.

Amount: 60% off Seattle City Light; no fixed annual application window Deadline: No annual application deadline published. Eligibility is tied to recertification schedule: most households every 2 years, senior-only households every 3 years when contacted by program staff Location: Seattle and Washington

Tennessee Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Tennessee LIHEAP is one-time home energy assistance 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 … Deadline: Nov 1, 2025 Location: Tennessee

Utah Home Energy Assistance Target (HEAT) Program

Utah's HEAT program provides seasonal home energy bill support and crisis help for qualifying low-income households.

Type: Benefit Amount: Benefit levels vary by household need and available funds Deadline: Priority households: October 1-September 30; general public: November 1-September 30, unless LIHEAP funds are exhausted. Crisis help may be requested year-round. Location: Utah

Virginia Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Virginia DSS energy assistance for eligible households that need help with heating, cooling, energy emergencies, or long-term energy savings.

Type: Benefit Amount: Varies by component and household circumstances Deadline: Fuel: second Tuesday in October through second Friday in November; Crisis: Nov 1-Mar 15; Cooling: June 15-Aug 15; Weatherization is separate Location: Virginia

Water | Portland.gov

A Portland Water Bureau assistance program for eligible single-family customers covering sewer, stormwater, and water bills, plus crisis and leak-help support.

Amount: Income-based bill discounts, crisis vouchers up to $500, and leak-related support options Deadline: No fixed annual deadline; apply anytime and reapply every two years Location: Oregon and Portland

We Care – Customer Assistance – Philadelphia Water Department

Income-based assistance for Philadelphia Water Department bills through TAP, special hardship pathways, and related application support.

Amount: Income-based bill reduction through the Tiered Assistance Program (TAP), plus potential debt … Deadline: No fixed annual deadline is listed; urgent shutoff-risk applications receive temporary protection while reviewed Location: Pennsylvania and Philadelphia

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

Wisconsin program that helps eligible households with part of heating costs, non-heating electricity costs, crisis help, and select furnace/water repair services.

Type: Benefit Amount: Varies by household size, income, and program type; no fixed flat grant Deadline: Regular assistance is typically tied to the Oct 1 to May 15 winter period; crisis help is available year-round Location: Wisconsin

Wyoming Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Direct support for Wyoming households to cover part of winter heating costs, get emergency help for heating crises, and connect to weatherization support.

Type: Benefit Amount: Varies by household income, home energy needs, family size, and available funding Deadline: Application period listed for 2025-2026: October 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026 (11:59 PM) Location: Wyoming