Energy and Water Bill Assistance

Do I qualify?

You must be a legal resident of Orange County and have a gross household income no more than 150% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. View Income Guideline Chart

*These Figures are based on the FY 2022 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Guideline published in the Federal Register on January 12, 2022.

You Will Need:

For eligibility, you must submit the following required documents with the energy bill assistance application:

• Copy of Photo Identification of the applicant
• Copy of Social Security Cards for all household members (Other documents can be presented if card(s) are not available)
• Current Utility Bill (proof of utility obligation)
• Proof of Income for all household members (proof of income may be but not limited to):
  • Copy of pay stubs for last 30 days
  • Copies of award letters from Social Security, SSI, SSDI, VA, TANF/Wages, etc.
  • Letter or print-out from employer(s)
  • W-2 (tax forms)
  • Statement of financial support from family, friends or other agencies
  • Self-Declaration of income statement (signed) Self Declaration Form
• Certification letter from Section 8/HUD/Orlando Housing Authority showing amounts of monthly Utility Allowance, Reimbursement or proof of Flat Rent. (Applicants must pay the monthly utility amount(s) prior to LIHEAP determining eligibility)
• Copy of Food Stamps Award Letter (if applicable)