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How to apply for Community Action Corporation of South Texas (CACOST) — CEAP (San Patricio 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
San Patricio 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 San Patricio 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 San Patricio County residency
- Documentation of household members and ages
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 361-883-3935
Renewals
up to multiple benefits per program year
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.