How to apply for Community Council of South Central Texas (CCSCT) — CEAP Energy Assistance (Live Oak County)
Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc. (CCSCT) — nonprofit Community Action Agency headquartered in Seguin; the TDHCA Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) subrecipient for 26 counties (Atascosa, Bandera, Brewster, Comal, Culberson, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Presidio, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, Zavala)
Who it's for
Live Oak County's energy bill help (CEAP) is run by Community Council of South Central Texas (CCSCT), headquartered in Seguin with its CEAP office in Jourdanton. It helps pay electric, natural gas and propane bills, with payments based on the past 12 months of billing, and can repair or replace a heating or cooling unit in a crisis. Priority goes to households with the lowest income and highest energy costs, people 60 and over, people with disabilities and families with children five or under. Household income must be at or below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines. Call the CEAP office at 830-767-2019 (main office 830-303-4376) or the TDHCA CEAP line at 800-525-0657.
Community Council of South Central Texas is the TDHCA CEAP subrecipient for Live Oak 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.
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
- Photo identification
- Proof of Live Oak County residency
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 830-767-2019, 830-303-4376
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Community Council of South Central Texas (CCSCT) — CEAP Energy Assistance (Live Oak 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, 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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