How to apply for HEAT utility assistance (Utah Community Action) — Tooele
Utah Community Action — HEAT Utility Assistance Program
Who it's for
Utah Community Action runs the HEAT Utility Assistance Program for Salt Lake and Tooele counties, including Tooele County. HEAT is Utah's Home Energy Assistance Target program, paid for by the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). It helps income-eligible households pay power and gas bills once per season (October 1 – September 30). Households at or below 150% of the federal poverty level may qualify, and elderly and disabled households and families with children under six get priority. The person applying must be responsible for the utilities. Crisis help is available all year for households with a 48-hour shut-off notice. A HEAT benefit on a Rocky Mountain Power account also signs you up for the Home Electric Lifeline Program (HELP) discount for 12 months. Apply online, by email (HEAT@utahca.org), by mail or drop-off, or call 801-359-2444 to set up a phone appointment. Processing takes 6-8 weeks.
The local HEAT office decides eligibility and the benefit amount, and help depends on available funds.
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
- Call 801-359-2444 to ask what to bring
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-801-359-2444
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about HEAT utility assistance (Utah Community Action) — Tooele. 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 call 801-359-2444 to ask what to bring — 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
annual
Related programs
Other help that people in the same situation often look at.
- Energy AssistanceUtah HEAT (Home Energy Assistance Target): LIHEAP help with heating billsUtah Department of Workforce Services (DWS), Housing and Community Development, through local HEAT offices
- Tax ReliefProperty tax relief (Tooele County Auditor) — TooeleTooele County Auditor
- Tax ReliefUtah Circuit Breaker Homeowner's Credit (low-income property tax abatement, 67+ or widowed)Your county government, under Utah State Tax Commission rules
- Utility AssistanceFederal LifelineFederal Communications Commission / Universal Service Administrative Company
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.