Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides help with energy needs including heating and cooling assistance, energy crisis intervention, low-cost residential weatherization and other energy-related home repairs. The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a temporary emergency program that can help eligible families pay for water and wastewater services.  A one-time payment is made directly to the …

Telephone Assistance and Internet Assistance

There are a number of programs to assist low-income individuals pay for phone related costs. The Lifeline program provides discounts on phone service for qualifying low-income consumers. Lifeline is limited to one discount per household consisting of wireline, wireless or broadband (internet). The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) helps low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices like a laptop …