Community Action, Inc. of Central Texas announces funding available for the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) provided by the Texas Department of Housing and Communal Services. This program has the purpose of assisting financially low-income households that are struggling to pay their electrical bill. Household must apply for the program.

Eligibility:

• Complete application (filled out and signed)
• Copy of Valid photo ID and Social Security Card for everyone in household
• Proof of income for the past 30 days (check stubs, unemployment benefits, child support, VA benefits, etc.)
• Proof of Citizenship and Identity of all household members
• 12-month utility billing history
• Current electrical bill and/or disconnect notice (if applicable)

Priority will be given to low-income households that have elderly (60 years or older) or disabled individuals and children under 5 years old.

Please NOTE:

Incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance program is called LIHEAP. They assist low income people and families with their heating and cooling bills. This program is therefore, a year long program that is available 12 months a year. To qualify for the LIHEAP assistance, you need to qualify. We provide the current Federal Poverty Rates nationwide below.

You are automatically qualified for LIHEAP assistance if you participate in the SNAP food stamps program, TANF Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or the SSI program through Social Security.

Mission Statement

Community Action, Inc. of Central Texas mission is to develop opportunities for people and communities to realize their potential by providing resources and comprehensive services to empower Central Texans of all ages to become self-sufficient. ”*

*From the Community Action of Central Texas - Lockhart website

Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2024

Persons In Family	Earnings (100% Fed Poverty Guideline)
1	$15,060
2	$20,440
3	$25,820
4	$31,200
5	$36,580
6	$41,960
7	$47,340
8	$52,720

*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get legal aid from some offices, they use a sliding fee scale. When they use a sliding fee scale, the 100% rate can be different than 100%. In those cases, using for example a 200% federal poverty level, you will only need double the 100% number listed above to 200%.

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