Title: Programs or Grants to Help Poor Disabled People Pay Utility Bills | Sapling
Headings: Programs or Grants to Help Poor Disabled People Pay Utility Bills
Programs or Grants to Help Poor Disabled People Pay Utility Bills
Federal Programs
State Programs
Energy Company Programs
Nonprofit Programs

Content: The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has the Percentage of Income Payment Plan, along with several other winter and heating crisis programs, to help utilities customers pay their bills. The Percentage of Income Payment Plan sets an household's utility bills, including electric and gas, based on the household income. Under the program, a single household's electric and gas bills combined cannot exceed more than 15 percent of their income. Similar programs are available in many states across the country. Advertisement
Energy Company Programs
Most energy companies offer at least one program to help customers pay some or all of a utility bill, but be sure to check the program guidelines before you sign on the dotted line. In many cases, there's a limit to the number of times you can receive money from such programs, so you'll want to know ahead of time what the limit is. Although many energy company programs focus on heating bills during the winter months, many companies offer a wide range of options to cover any past-due amounts, such as payment plans. Check with your utility company to discover your options. Advertisement
Nonprofit Programs
If you need the money to cover your bills tomorrow or at the end of the week, check with a nonprofit organization. Many national nonprofits such as the United Way, Salvation Army and American Red Cross as well as local nonprofits sometimes provide assistance with utility bills.