Benefit The Youth Foundation - Utility Assistance Program

Utility Assistance Programs

Keeping utilities connected is essential for maintaining a safe and stable home. If you are struggling to pay electric, gas, water, heating, or cooling bills, assistance may be available through federal, state, local, and utility company programs.

This resource center provides access to utility assistance programs throughout the United States.

National Utility Assistance Resources

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

LIHEAP is the primary federal program that helps eligible households pay heating and cooling bills, avoid utility shutoffs, and restore disconnected utility services. Every state administers its own LIHEAP program.

Find Utility Assistance in Your State

Official LIHEAP State Directory:

https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/map/liheap-map-state-and-territory-contact-listing

State & Local Office Locator:

https://liheapch.acf.gov/search-tool/state-territory

Search For Utility Assistance by State

Additional Utility Assistance Resources

Benefits.gov

Search federal, state, and local assistance programs that may help with utility bills.

https://www.benefits.gov

Community Action Agency Locator

Many Community Action Agencies administer utility assistance programs, emergency energy assistance, and weatherization programs.

https://communityactionpartnership.com/find-a-cap

LIHEAP Directory

Search state-specific utility assistance offices and local providers.

https://www.liheap.org/directory

California Residents

California residents may also qualify for additional utility discount programs, including:

Need Help Finding Assistance?

The fastest way to locate utility assistance is to use the LIHEAP State Directory or contact your local Community Action Agency. These organizations administer most federal and state utility assistance programs and can help determine eligibility for available benefits.