About Community Action of Central Texas Utility Assistance


Community Action, Inc. of Central Texas participates in the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) which has the purpose of helping low-income individuals or families that are struggling to pay for their electrical bill. Individuals must apply to the program and provide all the required paperwork. Incomplete applications will not be processed.


Required Documents:

  • Completed application
  • Valid photo ID and Social Security card of everyone in household 
  • Proof of income for all individuals (past 30 days)
  • Proof of citizenship and identity
  • A 12 month billing history
  • Current utility bill
  • Additional documentation might be requested.


Please contact the office for further information.



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 Utility Assistance website

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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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Hours of Operation

  • Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday closed
  • Sunday closed

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