Description: Provides gas and electric service and water service payment assistance once per program year.
The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can provide help with a PG&E bill or propane assistance one time per program year to qualifying households. Customers are seen by appointment only. The program also offers assistance for weatherization as well as replacement washers,dishwashers,heating fuel payment assistance for propane and firewood.
The Low Income Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) can provide help with one time financial payment assistance to manage their water bill. One time per program year to qualifying households. Customers are seen by appointment only.
Eligibility: Madera County income eligible residents
A photocopy of your 48-Hour Notice or shut-off tag. If service has been shut-off or if the due date on the 48-Hour Notice has passed, you will need your entire regular bill from the local PG&E office.
A photocopy of your social security card
Photocopies of proof of income for everyone in the home received in the past six (6) weeks (including check stubs, unemployment check stubs, award letters for SSI/SSP/SSA/SSDI, general relief letters, pensions, child support, and/or an Issuance History/Passport to Services if anyone in the household receives TANF).
Please call for an appointment (559-673-9173)
Download the application online or pick up an application in-person Monday through Friday 8am-5pm.
Completed applications may be returned by mail or in person.
Assistance is subject to eligibility and availability of funds.
Clients are assisted on a first come first serve basis, shut offs are seen after 3:00 PM.
Please note: Applications received must follow a priority system, not everyone will qualify.
Requirements: Social Security card, proof of income, utility bill
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