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Electric Bill Payment Assistance Resources
FPL ASSIST Program

Palm Beach County Community Action Agency: (561) 355-4792

FPL's ASSIST Program encompasses a vast network of social-service organizations located throughout our service territory. For more information on some of the energy-assistance programs that are offered in FPL's service area, including agency names and phone numbers for your city or county, click on the links below:

Some of the energy-assistance programs that are offered in FPL's service area include:

  • LIHEAP – Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (federally funded)
  • EHEAEP – Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (federally funded)
  • FEMA/EFSP – Federal Emergency Management Agency - Emergency Food and Shelter Program (individual assistance)
  • FPL Care To Share® – FPL-sponsored emergency assistance fund


    • Low-Income Home Energy Assistance ProgramHousehold Income Limits

    The following 2009 - 2010 household income limits are based on the 2009 United States Department of Health and Human Services Poverty Guidelines effective January 23, 2009.

    NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN HOUSEHOLD 150% of the Current Federal Poverty Level
    1
    $16,245
    2
    $21,855
    3
    $27,465
    4
    $33,075
    5
    $38,685
    6
    $44,295
    7
    $49,905
    8
    $55,515
    Add this amount for each additional person in household
    $5,610


    When applying for assistance, you must provide proof, such as a utility bill, that you are responsible for all or part of the energy costs for the household. Other requirements are explained here.

    Individuals interested in applying for LIHEAP assistance should contact their local/state LIHEAP agency.

    For more information, go to:

  • • www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/liheap/

  • • www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/liheap/brochure/brochure.html

  • • www.floridacommunitydevelopment.org/liheap/index.cfm
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