Utilities for People with Low Income

Get help to pay your gas, oil or electricity.

If you have a low income, find out if you qualify for:

A Discount on your bill.

Fuel Assistance to pay part of your bill.

A program that can pay your rent and utility bills:

• Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), and
• Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT)

Or if you are worried about your utilities being shut-off,

Keep your utilities on. Stop a shut-off of your utilities

Winter protections- Electric and gas companies cannot shut-off your utilities between November 15 and March 15, or sometimes even later. 

Stop a shut-off if you cannot afford your bill and:

• There is a serious illness or personal safety concern.
• There is an infant under one year old living in your house.
• All the adult members of your household are 65 years or older.

Sue your landlord if your landlord turns off your utilities.