Household Assistance Program
Eligible Customers Can Save More than $40 Every Month
Two Ways to Apply
Select APPLY ONLINE to begin the application process. Select DOWNLOAD if you wish to mail your completed form instead. Please note, this option will greatly delay processing time. Application is also available in Español.
How to Enroll
You may enroll for the Household Assistance Program in one of the following two ways. Please note that all documents must be dated within the last year to be considered for the Household Assistance Discount. This applies to benefit cards and award letters.
Please note: HEAP is the preferred method of applying for Household Assistance. This is due to additional discounts that are available to HEAP customers.
- You may be automatically enrolled when we are notified by an assistance agency that you are a recipient of one of the programs listed below.
- You can apply by filling out an application (see above) and providing proof of eligibility.
Eligibility
You may qualify for a discount if you have an active residential account in your name and you currently receive benefits from at least one of the following dated within the last 12 months: (The benefit card or benefit award letter dated within the last 12 months must accompany your application).
- Child Health Plus
- Federal Lifeline Program
- Federal Public Housing Assistance
- Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
- Medicaid (Not Medicare)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Supplemental Security Income (Social Security not accepted)
- Temporary Assistance - Family Assistance (FA)
- Temporary Assistance - Safety Net Assistance (SNA)
- United States Veterans Disability Pension/Surviving Spouse Pension - Non-Service Connected Disability
- Veterans Pension or Survivors Benefit
How it Works
Savings will vary based on the benefits received and the type of electric service. If you receive HEAP “add-ons” in addition to the standard grant and electricity is your primary heating source, your electric bill discount will be higher. Once enrolled, the rate code shown on your bill will be preceded by a “D” (Ex. D180) and a new “Household Assistance Discount” line item will appear in the “Taxes & Other Charges” section of each bill. HAP enrollment must be renewed every 18 months. You’ll receive a reminder after 14 months to renew your enrollment.