Finances
Financial Assistance: Rent, Utilities & Housing Costs.
Electric Bill Assistance
Programs that pay all or a portion of the electric service expenses of people whose electricity has been or is at risk of being shut off Also included are non-emergency programs like those funded through the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The heating bill assistance is usually available once per calendar year (or heating season).
Rent Assistance
Programs that make rental payments for people who are at risk of eviction. Rent payment assistance programs frequently have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
Water Bill Assistance
Programs that pay all or a portion of the water service expenses of people whose water has been or is as risk of being shut off.
Gas Assistance
Programs that pay all or a portion of the gas service expenses of people whose gas has been or is at risk of being shut off Also included are non-emergency programs like those funded through the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The heating bill assistance is usually available once per calendar year (or heating season).
Move-in Assistance
Programs that provide financial assistance for people who are in the process of acquiring rental housing and who can handle the monthly rental payments, but who do not have the assets to pay the first month's rent, in some cases, the last month's rent, and any security deposits required to move in.
Utility Discounts
Utility and home heating fuel companies that offer their services at below normal rates for people who meet age, disability, income, need or other requirements.
Mortgage Assistance
Programs that make mortgage payments for people who are at risk of losing their homes without assistance. Mortgage payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
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