Help paying your bills

If you have trouble paying your bills

Your car

If you fall behind on your car payments, call your lender. Ask if they have a program to help you delay some of your payments or lower them.

Your gas and electric.

Utility companies cannot shut off service to your home before April 1, 2021. 

After April 1, 2021, you may be able to stop a shut-off if you qualify for winter heat protection in the fall of 2021.  See Keep Your Heat From Getting Shut Off This Winter.  

Your internet, phone and other utilities

During the COVID-19 crisis internet and cell phone companies have special plans.  

If you have a student in your household, ask for an "educational" internet or broadband rate.  Or ask your provider for a "basic" package or low-income rate.

Your Credit Cards and Debts

See Debt Cases in Court to find out about cases already in court.

If you lost your income, learn to be proactive about your bills. More help from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.