Energy assistance programs for King County residents

Your family's monthly income may qualify you for free or low-cost energy and utility assistance services.

	Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
	City of Seattle Rate 27 program

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program administered by Centerstone that helps low income households, to meet their immediate home energy needs.

• City of Seattle customers can call 206-296-4841 (Public Health - Seattle & King County) for assistance.
• If you live outside of Seattle, please call the Appointment Hotline 1-800-348-7144 to schedule an appointment.

Your family's monthly income may qualify you for free or low-cost services and live in Zip Code Service Area:

*Some residents of this zip code may be served through the Multi-Service. Please call 206-296-4841 for more information.

Your family's monthly income may qualify you for assistance:

*Heating utility payment assistance of up to $1,000 per program year (program year ends August 31st or before funds are exhausted)

• Download the LIHEAP (Centerstone) Application Guide (PDF)
• Download the LIHEAP (Centerstone) Application Form (PDF)

If you are being disconnected within the next 24-hours, please contact Centerstone immediately at 206-812-4940.

		2012-2013 Centerstone Energy Assistance Documents Checklist – Signature required
		CAMP Application Fact Sheet – Signature required
		LIHEAP Household Information Form – Signature required
		CAMP Other "Energy Savings Tips" sheet – Signature required
	Proof of income for the past three months for each household member over 18 years of age. This may be in the form of check stubs, bank statements, receipts, etc. If you or a household member (18 years of age or older) have no income, please fill out the highlighted parts of the Self-Request for Records form for each household member (make copies as needed).
	Monthly housing expenses including:
		Current lease, rental agreement, or rent receipt – required; or
		Mortgage (payment coupon) or property tax statement – required
	Current gas or electricity bill. If your heat is included with rent, please have a "Heat Included with Rent" form completed by your housing manager.
	Social Security Number verification for all household members 18 years or older. This may include a copy of Social Security Cards or medical, legal, education documents with the Social Security Number printed on it.
	Verification of all children living in the household.
		ProviderOne Client Serviced ID Card; or
		Birth Certificate; or
		Social Security card(s)
	Valid picture ID.
		Copy of passport
		Copy of driver's license
		Copy of state identification card
	Financial aid award(s); grants and loans verification Check stubs from work-study employment

Your application will not be processed until all documents have been provided and evaluated as valid and sufficient. Please provide copies of the most current document to expedite your application.

This program is administered by the Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens and offers a reduction on your utility rates for income eligible households by 50% on your Seattle City light bill. This program is for homeowners and renters. Clients living in federally subsidized housing are not eligible.

• If you have a City of Seattle light bill
• If you are the homeowner or renter
  • If your landlord pays all utilities, qualifying low-income tenants may still be eligible for utility financial help.
• You do not receive a Section 8 housing voucher or live in subsidized housing operated by the Seattle Housing Authority, King County Housing Authority or Shelter+Care, where utility allowances are provided.

Your family's monthly income may qualify you for assistance:

*Total monthly income includes:

• Social Security
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Social Security Disability Income (SSDI)
• General Assistance for the Unemployable (GAU)
• Veterans Administration (VA) Benefits
• Labor & Industries (L&I) Benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Wages for work
• Interest from:
  • Savings
  • Bonds
  • Annuities
  • Dividends, etc.

Download the City of Seattle PeoplePoint application and mailing instructions (PDF)

• Signed and dated City of Seattle People Point application.
• Gross income documentation from all sources for all household members age 18 or older for the past three months prior to the date of your signature on your completed application.
• Monthly housing expenses including:
  • Lease/Rental agreement and current rent payment receipt - required; or
  • Mortgage (payment coupon) or tax statement - required
• Copy of state driver(s) license or state identification card for everyone in household 18 years and over.
• Financial aid award(s); grants and loans verification:
  • Check stubs from work-study employment

Access & Outreach
Public Health - Seattle & King County
401 5th Avenue #1000
Seattle, WA 98104

Or fax the application to 206-296-0881

NOTE: SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOUR ELIGIBILITY.