Financial Assistance (Utility Assistance and Financial Counseling)

Financial Assistance (Utility Assistance and Financial Counseling) is sponsored by City of San Antonio, Department of Human Services. Provides utility assistance and financial counseling to low-income individuals and families in San Antonio and Bexar County to help meet basic needs and move towards financial self-sufficiency.

Utility Assistance - City of San Antonio opens in new tab or window Boards & Commissions Sub-menu San Antonio Youth Commission (SAYC) Status of Poverty in San Antonio Volunteer with Human Services Our City Cares: Emergency Child Care Services Child Care Quality - Texas Rising Star College & Career Sub-menu Ambassador Summer Internship Program NXT Level Youth Opportunity Center San Antonio Education Partnership (SAEP) Community Adult Education Classes Family Assistance Centers Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Financial Empowerment Center Sub-menu Seniors Resources Directory The City of San Antonio offers utility assistance to eligible households needing help with their energy bills.

Households with children under the age of 17 years. Individuals with a disability (must provide medical documentation with the application or social security disability insurance award letter). Adults 60 years or older.

To be eligible, the total annual household income must meet 150% or less of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines (PDF) . Families with more than 8 persons Add $5,500 for each additional person Add $6,875 for each additional person Add $8,250 for each additional person Source: Health and Human Services Federal Poverty Income Guidelines (PDF) Step 1.

Documentation Requirements This application will require: Proof of Residency - Proof of residency or legal residency for every member in the household. Proof of Income - Must submit proof of current income for the past 30 days that fall within the application date, for all household members 18 years and older living in the home.

Award Letters - Current year social security, supplemental security income, disability, unemployment letter, or a bank statement within the last 30 days of intake application showing an income deposit. Notarized Letter from Employer W-2 or 1099 Income Tax Statements Active CPS Account - Documentation needed includes a copy of the CPS energy bill and account number.

Photo ID(s) for Account Holder - Texas ID/driver's license/matricular consular or passport. Social Security Number of Account Holde r - Last four digits only. Step 2.

Access and Complete Request Utility Assistance Application Step 3. What Happens Next Submitted applications will take 30 days or more to process. To follow the review process of your application, you can check the status.

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