Utility Bills:
If you find yourself struggling to pay your utility bills, you are not alone. Many people’s work hours have either been cut back or they have lost their jobs over the past year. Depending on your income level, you could be eligible for assistance from your utility providers. We want to ensure residents in our communities have access to all available services and resources. The Center for Coalfield Justice has received a list of resources from the Public Utility Law Project that is meant to assist people with paying their utility bills, which we are sharing here with our members and others in the community.
Eligibility depends on where your income is in relation to the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). If your annual gross income falls below the FPL, you may be eligible for assistance through certain programs. The below chart will help you determine if you are eligible. Income levels are measured by gross income (before taxes). Check this link to see which programs you qualify for.*
*If you fall outside of the eligibility guidelines for any of these programs, you may still qualify for other assistance. Please contact your utility company for more information.
ERAP (Emergency Rental Assistance Program):
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) was created to help renters dealing with financial challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic. For eligible households, the program offers rental and utility assistance to help Pennsylvanians avoid eviction or loss of utility service. For more information and to see if you qualify, click here.
