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How to apply for Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties (OWBC) — CEAP Energy Assistance

Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties (OWBC) — 501(c)(3) nonprofit Community Action Agency; the direct TDHCA Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) subrecipient for Williamson and Burnet counties

Who it's for

Williamson County's CEAP (Texas LIHEAP) is delivered through Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties (OWBC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Community Action Agency that serves both Williamson and Burnet counties. OWBC provides utility bill payment assistance for electric, natural gas, propane, and butane bills; energy crisis assistance for shutoffs and severe-weather emergencies; and energy education. Eligibility is set at 150% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines ($23,475/year single 2026). Senior-headed households receive application priority. Apply at owbc-tx.org, call 512-763-1400 (Williamson Central Office at the Round Rock Serving Center, also serves Cedar Park area), or pick up an application at OWBC locations across Williamson County. Pedernales Electric Cooperative and Oncor are the primary electric utilities serving Williamson County.

OWBC is a nonprofit CAA serving both Williamson and Burnet counties from a single regional organization. The Round Rock Central Office serves Williamson; Burnet residents use the Burnet location at 830-693-0700. Applications can be submitted online, by mail, fax, or in person.

What you'll need

Proof of all household income
Current energy bill and any past-due notices
Photo identification
Proof of Williamson County residency
Documentation of household members and ages
U.S. Citizenship OR eligible non-citizen documentation
Social Security numbers for all household members
For crisis assistance: shutoff notice

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 512-763-1400

Renewals

up to multiple benefits per program year

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