How can i get help with my electric bill in the US?

If you have a question such as “What can I do if I can’t pay my electric bill?“, this page answers that and much more about the Federal Government program that offers assistance through the electric companies in each state and city, by zip code and service area.

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How do I request electric bill payment assistance?

Dial the phone number below to reach the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for information on how to apply.

18666746327
Hours of Operation Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. ET to 7 p.m. ET. ET to 7 p.m. ET

In this section, we answer questions such as: What can I do if I can’t pay my electric bill?

Where can you help me pay for electricity in the U.S.?

If you don’t want to call the national hotline we shared above, you can find on the map the agencies that provide assistance to people who need to pay their electric bills, state by state, across the country. There you can also inquire about the Latino check-off assistance program.

Who is eligible for the electric bill assistance program?

To answer your question in Spanish, “I need help paying my electric bill” or “emergency help with utility bills near me”, the truth is that people who are eligible for this type of assistance to pay the bill, with or without a check included, do not have to receive assistance from other programs such as SNAP, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

In addition, you must meet the minimum income provided in the organization’s official listing.

Find the LIHEAP Agency nearest you

After learning about the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), you can access a map with the location of the nearest agency in your zip code, city, or state here.