Utility Service Payment Assistance

Programs that pay all or a portion of the utility bills of people whose utilities have been or are at risk of being shut off including any reconnection fees that may apply. Also included are non-emergency programs like those funded through the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), also referred to as LIEAP or HEAP in some states, that provide home energy assistance, generally in the form of a credit, for low-income households that apply. The assistance is usually available once per calendar year (or heating season). Utility bill payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.

  • Community Action Inc. (Haverhill)

    Community Action Inc. (CAI) provide a variety of services to the residents of the Greater Haverhill area. Its Housing Services program assists tenants with advocacy and information regarding rights and responsibilities including working with utility companies to maintain services. This program also responds to emergency needs for food, clothing and other necessities. The Emergency Food…

  • Sacred Hearts Parish Food Pantry

    Sacred Hearts Parish operates a weekly food pantry. The St. Vincent de Paul Society accepts non-perishable food items at the entrance of the church every weekend or they can be dropped off at the Pastoral Center. The Society also distributes donated clothing and furniture to those undergoing times of challenge in their lives. It will…

  • BenefitsCheckUp

    This is an online service of the National Council on Aging. It screens individuals for federal, state and some local private and public benefits for which they might be eligible. It provides detailed descriptions of the programs, local contacts for additional information, and application materials. It screens eligibility for a variety of programs such as…

  • Community Action Inc. (Amesbury)

    Community Action, Inc. Amesbury Center offers the following support services: a food pantry, clothing bank, emergency food/ shelter/ rent/ utility program (EFSP), heating assistance, and the WIC program. It also provides referrals as well as assistance to people facing homelessness or utility shutoffs or having difficulty meeting household expenses. The Food Pantry is open to…

  • The Pettengill House

    The Pettengill House is a non-profit social service agency for the local community. It offers services to support at-risk individuals, children and families through education, intervention and a therapeutic system of care. It has a food pantry that offers staple food, basic personal needs items and paper goods. It opens on Tuesdays from 9am-6pm and…

  • Citizens Energy Corporation

    Citizens Energy Corporation is a non-profit organization that assist eligible household who have a financial hardship and need help paying their heating bills. There are no citizenship requirements. The company has made the move from only providing crude oil and has expanded into renewable energy and transmission projects while still focusing on assisting low-income households….