Utility Assistance
One of the best things we can do for our neighbors is to help them to help themselves. This often includes sharing ideas about the range of places they can go for help.
Tip:
Invite a volunteer to step forward and help you by putting together a list of local resources tailored to your neighborhood. These resources change frequently so keeping your list up-to-date will be important. Neighbors that we visit often have great leads on resources that we may not have heard about, that you can add to your list.
PSE Utility Resources
Click here for PSE Utility Resources for neighbors.
2-1-1 Community Information Line:
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- It's always best to avoid reinventing the wheel. 2-1-1 spends a lot of time on collecting, organizing and maintaining the latest referral information, and are a great resource.
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- To search 2-1-1. NOTE: once you get results, you should narrow the results to your neighborhood by entering your ZIP code.
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- By telephone: dial 211
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- Printable brochures on shelters, homeless services, medical resources, ex-offender resources:
www.crisisclinic.org/find-help/2-1-1-resources-and-information
Your Feedback:
Have a hot referral tip that you'd like to share? Or a question we didn't answer? Please email VincentianSupport@svdpseattle.org
Resources:
Most cities in King County have utility discount programs providing up to 50% discount on electric, water, sewer and garbage bills for seniors and persons with disabilities. It may also be available to low-income individuals and families. Persons in subsidized housing (Section 8) are usually not eligible. Call your city government to learn more.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program:
LIHEAP is a seasonal (Nov thru June) Federally funded program that offers grants of up to $1,000, one time per year, to assist with heating bills. Apply at Byrd Barr Place (formerly Centerstone), in the City of Seattle, HOPELINK or South King County Multi-Service Center (King County). Eligibility is based on household income that is at or below 125% of the federal poverty level.
Emergency Low Income Assistance (Seattle):
ELIA is a City-funded emergency assistance program for utility bills. Applicants must have first applied for LIHEAP through Byrd Barr Place (formerly Centerstone). Grants are intended to pay the gap after a LIHEAP grant in order to get the utility turned back on. Eligibility is based on household income that is at or below 125% of the federal poverty level. Call Byrd Barr Place at 800-348-7144. Call ELIA at 206-684-3688.
Project SHARE (Seattle City Light):
Is a customer-funded assistance program of up to $500. Eligibility requires a Seattle City Light Customer Service Referral. Call 206-684-3000.
PSE HELP:
Electricity and natural-gas customers of PSE may be eligible for utility assistance through the HELP program in amounts up to $750 per year. Eligibility is based on household income that is below 150% of the federal poverty level. Call HOPELINK at 425-869-6000 (East & North King) or the Multi-Service Center (South King) at 800-348-7144.
Weatherization Program:
Owners and renters with utilities provided by PSE may qualify for free weatherization assistance to lower their monthly heating costs. Call Puget Sound Energy at
888-225- 5773.
Seattle Utility Assistance
| Agency | Phone Number | Area(s) Served |
| Seattle Public Utilities | 206-684-0268 | |
| Ballard Food Bank | 206-789-7800 | 98107, 98117, 98119, 98177, 98199 |
| Catholic Community Services | 206-328-5724 | |
| Byrdbarrplace(formerly Centerstone) | 800-348-7144 | |
| North Helpline | 206-365-8043 | 98125, 98133, 98155, 98177 |
| Puget Sound Labor Agency | 206-448-9277 | Union Members Only |
| Queen Anne Helpline | 206-282-1540 | 98109, 98119 |
| Salvation Army | 206-281-4600 | |
| University Churches | 206-524-7885 | 98103, 98105, 98107, 98115 |
| West Seattle Helpline | 206-932-4357 | 98106, 98116, 98126, 98136 |
King County Utility Assistance
| Agency | Phone Number | Area(s) Served |
| Auburn Food Bank | 253-833-8925 | Within the Auburn School District boundaries |
| Bellevue Life Spring | 425-451-1175 | Within the Bellevue School District boundaries |
| Black Diamond | 360-886-1011 | 98010 only |
| Catholic Community Services | East King 425-213-1963South King 253-850-2523 | |
| Dept of Social/Health Services (DSHS) | 877-501-2233 | |
| Enumclaw Helping Hands | 360-825-6188 | Within the Enumclaw School District boundaries |
| Hopelink | 425-869-6000 | Bellevue, Newcastle, 98011, 98012, 98021, 98027, 98028, 98029, 98033, 98034, 98052, 98053, 98072, 98074, 98075, 98077, 98133, 98155, 98160, 98177, 98224, 98294, and 98288 |
| Issaquah Community Services | 425-837-3125 | Within the Issaquah School District boundaries |
| Kent Food Bank | 253-520-3550 | Within the Kent School District boundaries |
| Kent United Methodist | 253-852-3900 | Within the Kent School District boundaries |
| King County DCHS-Veterans | 206-296-7656 | |
| Maple Valley Food Bank | 425-432-8139 | Black Diamond, Covington, Hobart, Maple Valley, Ravensdale and within the Tahoma School District |
| Mercer Island Youth/Family | 206-275-7869 | 98040 |
| Multi-ServiceCenter | Kent, Renton, SeaTac253-398-2010South King LIHEAP/PSE800-348-7144Lakehaven Water District253-838-6810 | |
| Plateau Outreach Ministries | 360-825-8961 | Enumclaw, Black Diamond |
| Puget Sound Energy | 888-225-5773 | |
| Puget Sound Labor Agency | 206-448-9277 | Union Members Only |
| Salvation Army | 206-281-4600 | |
| Shoreline Community Care | 206-517-0373 | 98133 98155 and 98177 North of 145th Street |
| St James Episcopal Church | 253-852-4100 | Kent families w/children, disabled, seniors |
| St Luke's Operation Blessing | 253-941-3000 | Federal Way School District. WALK-IN ONLY. |
| Tanks by Dallas (Heating oil) | 425-333-4254 | |
| Tolt United Church of Christ | 425-333-4254 | Snoqualmie Valley residents |
| Tukwila, City of | 206-433-7181 | |
| Vashon Youth/Family | 206-463-5511 | 98070 |