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How to apply for Community Action Corporation of South Texas (CACOST) — CEAP (Bee County)

Community Action Corporation of South Texas (CACOST) — 501(c)(3) nonprofit Community Action Agency; the direct TDHCA CEAP subrecipient for 15 South Texas counties including 8 of the 11 Coastal Bend counties (Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, San Patricio) plus 7 others (Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy, Starr, Webb, Zapata, Jim Hogg)

Who it's for

Bee County's CEAP is delivered through Community Action Corporation of South Texas (CACOST), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit CAA serving 15 South Texas counties from one regional infrastructure. CACOST provides utility bill payment assistance for electric, gas, and propane; energy crisis assistance; and energy education. Eligibility at 150% FPL. South Texas hot climate makes COOLING-CRISIS assistance critical. Apply at cacost.org/programs/ceap-utility-assistance or by calling CACOST.

CACOST serves Bee alongside 14 other South Texas counties from one nonprofit. Same CACOST that serves the LRGV.

What you'll need

  • Proof of all household income
  • Current energy bill and any past-due notices
  • Photo identification
  • Proof of Bee County residency
  • Documentation of household members and ages

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 361-883-3935

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Community Action Corporation of South Texas (CACOST) — CEAP (Bee County). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of all household income, current energy bill and any past-due notices, photo identification — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

up to multiple benefits per program year

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