Benefits · Emergency Aid
How to apply for Burnet County Community Resources — Emergency Aid Coordination
Burnet County Commissioners Court — Community Resources; coordinates with CEAP nonprofit + AAACAP + county health department + faith-based partners for emergency rental, utility, and senior aid
Who it's for
Burnet County operates a referral-and-coordination emergency aid model. The county does not run a single integrated direct-aid program at scale (appropriate for a smaller county); instead it coordinates with: (1) the CEAP nonprofit subrecipient for utility assistance (call 830-693-0700); (2) AAACAP for senior services (855-937-2372); (3) the Burnet County CIHCP for healthcare (512-756-5420); (4) faith-based partners (Salvation Army, Catholic Charities of Central Texas, local churches). Dial 211 for general emergency aid referrals.
Burnet operates a referral-coordination model. For small CAPCOG counties, the AAACAP ADRC is typically the most effective single point of contact for connecting seniors to available aid.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+ for senior pathway
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of Burnet County residency
- Photo identification
- For specific assistance: documentation of need
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 211
Renewals
appropriations-limited at referral partners
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