Core Relief Texas (2024)

FAQs

Who is eligible for utility core relief in Texas? ›

Who is eligible for this program? To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Texas and must be at or below 150% of Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Qualified homeowners and renters can get help with total past due utility payments for electricity, natural gas, and propane plus up to $2,400 in prospective payments.

The Utility Assistance Program (UAP) helps low-income families with electricity service, gas, propane, water, and wastewater bills. The low-income Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) offers grants for utility payments and invests in weatherization to reduce long-term energy costs.

HHS offers cash assistance to Texans going through tough times. The Texas Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program offers cash to help pay bills, buy food, and help see your family through. TANF helps families pay for basic living needs.

The rules allow electric utilities to choose between two disconnection options during periods of extreme weather: if the forecasted temperature is above 95°F or below 32°F, or they can choose to continue utilizing the June 1 through October 15 disconnection moratorium period.

Qualifying households can receive assistance with qualifying utility bills even if they are current on their bill. For electricity and gas, this assistance is a one-time lump sum advance payment to the utility for 100% of annual usage up to the household maximum of $2,400.

Are you behind on rent or need help paying your utility bills? The Texas Rent Relief Program can help. The Texas Rent Relif Program has emergency funds available to help Texas renters pay current and past due rent and utility bills.

Who qualifies for cash assistance in Texas? ›

To be eligible for Texas Family Assistance, you must be a resident of Texas, and a U.S. citizen, legal alien or qualified alien. You must be unemployed or underemployed and have low or very low income.

Many churches recognize the importance of supporting their communities in financial struggles. They often allocate funds or collaborate with organizations to assist individuals and families with utility bills.

Texas Homeowner Assistance provides financial assistance to qualified Texas homeowners who have fallen behind on their mortgage, utility payments, and related expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

LITE-UP Texas provides electric bill discounts in the hottest months of the year: May-September. The household must be below 125% FPL to qualify.

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Lifeline is a federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service. What is Lifeline? Eligible consumers can get up to $9.25 off the cost of phone, internet, or bundled services.

Households must have incomes at or below 80% of the Area Median Income and meet other eligibility requirements. For full details, visit the TexasRentRelief website. For Information, Call Toll-Free or Email: 1-833-9TX-RENT.

Once an application is approved, payment is sent directly to the utility company (electricity, gas, propane, water and/or wastewater provider). Utilities must sign an agreement with the program in order to receive payments.

The Texas Utility Help (“TXUH”) program provides financial assistance to qualified low-income Texas households who need help to pay their utility bills. TXUH is a statewide program administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) with federal funding from LIHEAP and LIHWAP.