When life changes
Help paying utility bills
Utility help is one of the most under-claimed benefit areas: LIHEAP energy assistance, weatherization upgrades that lower the bill permanently, and utility-company discount rates each have their own rules — and many stack.
Several programs open and close application windows during the year, so checking before the next season matters. The check is free, takes about five minutes, and links every program to its official source.
What changes
- LIHEAP helps with heating and cooling bills, and often with shut-off emergencies
- Weatherization programs pay for insulation and repairs that cut the bill itself
- Utility companies run their own senior and low-income discount rates
- Some counties add local emergency utility funds on top of the federal programs
See which programs apply now — free, about five minutes, no Social Security number.
Find my benefitsNot a government agency. Not legal or financial advice. Every program links to its official source; the agency makes the final eligibility decision.