Utility Bills

Utility bill assistance programs help households with low incomes pay for heat, electricity, water, phone, and internet. LIHEAP (the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) helps with heating and cooling bills and can step in during a shutoff emergency. The Lifeline program lowers monthly phone or internet bills for qualifying households. Weatherization assistance pays for home improvements, like insulation, that cut energy costs over time, and LIHWAP has helped some households with water bills. These programs are run by states, so income limits and application seasons differ depending on where you live. None of them charge a fee to apply — anyone who asks for money to process your application is not the real program. Our guides cover who qualifies for each utility bill program, how to apply, and the official application links.