How to apply for Greater East Texas Community Action Program (GETCAP) — CEAP Energy Assistance (Kaufman County)
Greater East Texas Community Action Program (GETCAP) — nonprofit Community Action Agency in Nacogdoches; the TDHCA Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) subrecipient for Anderson, Angelina, Chambers, Cherokee, Gregg, Hardin, Henderson, Houston, Jefferson, Kaufman, Liberty, Nacogdoches, Orange, Polk, Rusk, San Jacinto, Smith, Trinity, Van Zandt and Wood counties (TDHCA Subrecipient Contact List, 2026-02-02)
Who it's for
Kaufman County's energy bill help (CEAP) is run by Greater East Texas Community Action Program (GETCAP) in Nacogdoches. It provides a usually one-time payment toward utility, water and electric bills; the target groups are older adults, people with disabilities, households with children under six and working low-income families. Household income must be at or below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines. Call GETCAP at 800-621-5746 or the TDHCA CEAP line at 800-525-0657.
Greater East Texas Community Action Program (GETCAP) is the TDHCA CEAP subrecipient for Kaufman County (TDHCA Help for Texans lookup and the TDHCA Subrecipient Contact List updated 2026-02-02, checked 2026-09-25). Funds are limited and run out during the program year, so apply early. Subrecipient assignments can change between program years — confirm with TDHCA at 800-525-0657 if unsure. GETCAP's own site does not yet name Kaufman County (its energy-assistance page still lists only the original 11 counties); TDHCA's 2026-02-02 subrecipient list and the Help for Texans lookup both do.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Proof of all household income
- Current energy bill and any past-due notices
- Photo identification
- Proof of Kaufman County residency
- Documentation of household members and ages
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 800-621-5746
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Greater East Texas Community Action Program (GETCAP) — CEAP Energy Assistance (Kaufman 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
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.