Utilities Assistance
Electric and Gas Assistance
The gas and electric program help families with due, past due, or disconnected utility services once per contract year on either their electric, gas, or wood/propane/oil bill. This is done by pledging an eligible amount towards their utility bill, followed by check paid directly to their utility company.
This program assists once every year and is available to residents of Kings County. Funding is limited, and program restrictions apply.
Utilities assistance is funded by the California Department of Community Services and Development
Eligibility
KCAO will now be prioritizing households with not only the lowest income and highest energy burden, but through vulnerable populations as well. This includes demographics such as, children under five, disabled, and persons over 60 years of age.
Be a resident of California.
Be a permanent and legal United States resident.
Meet income guidelines.
Be responsible for energy bills and costs.
Required Documents
Valid picture identification
Social Security Card
Income for all household members for the last 30 days
Current electric and gas bill (must have at least a 22-day billing cycle and include all pages)
Income Guidelines
| Persons In Household | Monthly Income Limit |
|---|---|
| 1 | $2,700.17 |
| 2 | $3,531.00 |
| 3 | $4,361.83 |
| 4 | $5,192.75 |
| 5 | $6,023.59 |
| 6 | $6,854.43 |
| 7 | $7,010.21 |
| 8 | $7,166.00 |
| 9 | $7,321.78 |
| 10* | $7,477.56 |
*For families/households with more than 10 persons, add $155.78 for each additional person.
Application Process
Appointments will be available on the following days listed below and will open between 8:00 am and 9:00 am.
Appointment Dates Available
Appointments will open on the following dates below and fill up within an hour:
May 1, 8am-9am
Appointments in July will be available.
June 3, 8am-9am
Appointments in August will be available.
July 1, 8am-9am
Appointments in September will be available.
August 1, 8am-9am
Appointments in October will be available.
More dates to be determined.
If your utilities have already been shut off
If your utilities (electric, gas, and propane) have been shut off please call (559) 415-7215 to speak with staff about your situation.
Step 1
KCAO will now prioritize households with children under five, disabled, and persons over 60 years of age. Fill out the Eligibility Form to see if you are eligible to make an appointment.
Step 2
Make sure you have all required documents.
Check your email and text for notifications from KCAO.
If you didn’t receive a notification, please call (559) 582-4386.
Step 3
Attend your appointment and bring all required documents to the KCAO main office.
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Do you live outside of Kings County?
For residents outside of Kings County, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps keep families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist families with energy costs.