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UTILITY BILL PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, COMMUNITY ACTION MARIN

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  • Description: Offers utility payment assistance to low-income families in Marin County. CAM is the local administrator of the federally-funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Also a conduit for other energy assistance and residential conservation programs. Ensures that families get assistance with utility payments, wood, and propane home energy costs.

    For more information please visit Utility Assistance.
  • Website: https://camarin.org
  • Phone(s): (415) 526-7550
  • Hours: Mon; Tue 9:40am - 4:30pm; Wed 9:40am - 4:30pm; Thu 9:40am - 4:30pm; Fri; Sat; Sun;
  • Eligibility: For assistance, customers must choose a primary heat source; PG&E, Wood, or Propane and may get help only once per year. In 2024, households who meet both income eligibility requirements and are in the State of California's following high priority groups will be served first. Households with the lowest income Households with the greatest energy burden (percentage of income spent on utilities) Those with children under age five Seniors Those that are disabled Eligibility for LIHEAP services can also vary depending on income, household size, place of residence, and other factors. You may qualify for the LIHEAP or Wood & Propane program if your gross monthly household income is less than the 2024 LIHEAP Income Eligibility figures reflected below: $2,882.83 for a family of 1 $3,769.83 for a family of 2 $4,656.83? for a family of 3 $5,543.92 for a family of 4 $6,430.92for a family of 5 $7,317.92for a family of 6 $7,484.25for a family of 7 $7,650.58for a family of 8 $7,816.92for a family of 9 $7,983.17? for a family of 10* ???*For families/households wi?th?? more than 10 persons, add $166.32?? for each additional person.
  • Requirements: To apply, the following is needed: *Recent copies of the utility bill (Must include all pages and show 30 billing days.) *Final Utility Termination Notice (If received a 14-day, 48-hour, or shutoff notice from the energy company, that should be included with their utility bill.) *Recent pay stubs or other proof of income that shows current monthly gross income (This must show account for 30 consecutive days of income.) *Documentation showing income from Social Security, Cal Fresh, Unemployment Insurance, Pension Funds, Disability, etc. (Examples: Notice of Action, Passport to Services, most recent bank statement showing direct deposit, copy of current check, dated annual benefit letter, payee letter showing income amount, Form 4926, Form 2458, or a HUD statement with a SS amount) *Other income sources such as Self-employment, Child Support, Odd Job Requirements (Examples: current copy of ledger/journal, or a signed self-employment statement showing monthly gross income) *For households with zero income, a self-declaration of zero income attestation form will be requested (Please speak to an intake specialist to request a copy of this form.) For Wood or Propane assistance the eligibility and the process are the same as those for LIHEAP with the following modifications: *Propane customers: Need to bring their account information including their latest bill. The invoice must match your service address listed on your application. *Wood customers: Work directly with Community Action Marin's vendor to get them a cord of wood. No bill is required.
  • Areas Served:
    • Marin United States
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Location Name: MAIN OFFICE

  • Accessibility: Fully accessible to individuals using mobility aids
  • Physical Address: 555 Northgate Drive, Suite 201, San Rafael, CA, 94903

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