Community Services

Utility Assistance
Our Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can help those in financial need prevent service interruption or restore disconnected utility services. LIHEAP can also help families that just want to get ahead on their bills to free up funds for other living needs. Assistance payments are provided for gas, electric, oil, wood or propane services. Intake centers are located throughout the county for easy access and assistance, if needed.
Click here to learn more about our new Water Assistance Program.
Eligibility Requirements:
- 18 years or older
- California Resident
- Income Eligible
- Have out-of-pocket gas or electric cost
- Use gas, oil, wood, electricity or propane to heat your home
Click here to access our Utility Assistance applications
View the 2023 Income Guidelines
Contact Community Services
For more information, to enroll or support our programs, please call the office nearest you:
• Direct: 805-617-2897
• Toll-Free: 800-655-0617
• Fax: 805-964-6798
• Email: Energyinfo@CommUnifySB.org
Did You Know?
1,243
Households received utility payment assistance in 2021
903
Families avoided service shut-off in 2021