A shutoff is approaching
Contact the utility first, then apply through LIHEAP and local crisis programs.
Start hereUtility bill and home repair assistance
Bill assistance handles an immediate shortage. Weatherization and repair programs address the condition causing high costs or safety risks. Start with the problem you need to solve.
Bills stay too high
Weatherization can address the home itself rather than paying one bill at a time.
Start hereThe home needs a repair
Compare repair grants, local rehabilitation programs, and legitimate financing.
Start hereUtilities & repairs guides
Each guide explains what to check, who to contact, and which documents or questions can prevent avoidable delays.
Accessible home and bathroom modifications: funding options
Plan accessible home changes, compare potential funding, and understand who pays for modifications in different housing settings.
AccessibilityElectrical repair assistance and safety resources
Recognize urgent electrical hazards, request qualified repairs, and explore local rehabilitation, weatherization, and rebate programs.
Electrical repairsHome energy rebates and efficiency assistance in 2026
Check current weatherization, state energy rebates, and utility incentives before paying for energy-efficient home improvements.
Energy upgradesHome maintenance checklist: monthly and seasonal tasks
Use seasonal and monthly maintenance checklists to identify safety issues, plan professional service, and budget for larger repairs.
MaintenanceHome repair assistance: grants and low-cost loans
Find home repair grants and affordable loans through USDA, local housing agencies, and nonprofits. Check eligibility and covered repairs.
Home repairsRoof repair assistance, insurance, and contractor checks
Find potential roof repair assistance, document storm damage, review insurance options, and check a contractor before paying.
Roof repairsUtility bill assistance: LIHEAP and payment programs
Get help with utility bills through LIHEAP, crisis assistance, payment plans, and discounts. Find your local provider and check shutoff protections.
Energy billsUtility shutoff protections and disconnection help
Respond to a shutoff notice, check medical and seasonal protections, request a payment plan, and contact your utility regulator.
ShutoffsWindow repair and replacement assistance programs
Compare window repair with replacement, check assistance programs and lead-safe work requirements, and request repairs as a renter.
WindowsPhone and internet assistance: Lifeline and low-cost plans
Check Lifeline eligibility, discounted internet plans, and other connection options after the Affordable Connectivity Program ended.
Phone and internetWater and sewer bill assistance and payment plans
Ask about water bill discounts, payment plans, leak adjustments, emergency aid, and local rules before a service disconnection.
Water billsWeatherization Assistance Program: eligibility and applications
Find your local weatherization provider, check eligibility, and learn how an energy assessment determines covered home improvements.
Weatherization