As the moratorium on utility bills ends, you may find your need in of financial assistance to catch up on bills. These Allegheny County utility assistance resources may be able to help. Whether you need help with gas, electric, or water, these programs can help you find a way to keep your services turned on. If you are an immigrant and need help connecting to any of these resources, send us your information or call and leave a message in the language you are most comfortable speaking at 412-742-4200.
Utility Assistance
LIHEAP (Low Income Heat & Energy Assistance Program) opened November 1st to offer small grants to families and individuals to help pay gas and electric bills. See if you’re eligible and apply online, in person at your local County Assistance Office, by paper application via mail, or by calling 412-562-0330 or 866-857-7095. LIHEAP closes on April 30.
Allegheny County Emergency Rent Assistance also can help with utility bills, in addition to rent. See their website for eligibility. To apply, fill out the application and submit the required documentation, indicating that you need help with utility bills. Your application will be sent along to Dollar Energy Fund which will help you from there.
You may also be eligible for your utility company’s Customer Assistance Program. Call the customer service number listed for your utility company below to see how you can apply.
- Columbia Gas
800-537-7431 - Peoples Natural Gas
800-400-9276 (WARM) - West Penn Power
1-888-282-6816 - Duquesne Light
412-393-7100 - Pennsylvania American Water H2O (Help to Others)
1-888-282-6816 - Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority
866-762-2348 - ALCOSAN Assistance Program
1-888-282-6816
If you still need help, after applying for LIHEAP and your utility company’s assistance program, you may be eligible for assistance through the Dollar Energy Fund. Use this map to find a community organization near you to call.
You can also check out this list of additional resources that may be able to help you pay utility bills.