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Utilities Assistance
Utilities Assistance
The City of Tallahassee is lucky enough to have Democratic control over our utilities. This means we have been able to keep peoples' lights on through crisis. If you or a loved one in the city of Tallahassee are behind on your bills or need financial assistance, we have many resources to help, including-
Financial Assistance
Deposit Deferrals and Installments - When establishing new services, customers may be allowed to waive or defer the deposit or schedule installments on their utility bill.
Home Energy Assistance Programs, LIHEAP and DEAP - The Capital Area Community Action Agency provides bill payment assistance, emergency bill assistance and weatherization services.
Payment Assistance for Seniors - Elder Care Services offers payment assistance to eligible senior citizens who are in need of help.
Project Share is a contribution-based program that helps qualifying customers pay their utility bill.
Salvation Army Payment Assistance - Eligible customers can receive a one-time payment assistance from the Salvation Army.
Weatherization Assistance Program - provides assistance to qualified customers that will make their homes more resistant to the weather-related elements that can cause higher bills.
Weather Relief Assistance Program (WRAP) - is a payment assistance program for any utility customer who would like to defer up to 25% of their bill to the following month due to unusually extreme weather patterns.
Loans
Energy-Efficiency Loans - provide utility customers with a way to purchase appliances that will help them save energy, water and money.
Sewer Connection Loans - are available for any homeowner who has City sewer service available and would like to connect.
Stormwater On-Site Mitigation Loans - assist City residents with private drainage problems by providing low-interest or grant financing for on-site improvements.
Rebates
Efficient HVAC Rebates - are available to any electric customer who purchases a qualified heating or cooling system.
ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebates - are available to any electric customer who purchases a qualified appliance.
ENERGY STAR Home Rebates - are available to any of our electric customers who customize their homes to the qualified ENERGY STAR level.
Natural Gas Appliance Rebates - are available to anyone who has natural gas or is in the process of connecting and purchases a qualified home appliance.
Smart Thermostat Rebates - are available to City electric utility customers who purchase and install an eligible Ecobee, Google Nest or Honeywell Lyric smart thermostat in their home.
Solar Water Heater Rebates - are available for any electric customer who purchases a qualified home system.
Grants
Ceiling Insulation Grants - are available to all electric customers who are below qualified levels of insulation.
Code Enforcement Rehabilitation Grants - up to $2,500 help correct code violations and some measures can be taken in this program to complement other energy programs.
Energy-Efficiency Retrofit Grants - up to $500 grants are available for qualified customers to help repair their HVAC systems.
Sewer Over Septic - is a grant program from the State of Florida through the City of Tallahassee to fund the entire cost of connecting eligible properties to the City's sewer system and abandoning septic tanks.
Housing, Evictions, Renters
Housing, Evictions, Renters
HOUSING
Housing Vouchers & Funds
Contact the Big Bend Continuum of Care (BBCoC) at (850) 792-5015 to discuss rental assistance and housing voucher options. They are partnering with the Tallahassee Housing Authority to provide housing vouchers for those who qualify or other funds to help with housing alternatives for tenants at The Meadows.
Websites you can use to search for affordable units
Consider some of the apartments that are marketed to students but do not require student status. Most rent a room around $500/month.
Section 8 Housing
Website: www.tallha.org and click on “GoSection8” link at the top of the page. This link will change names soon to “affordablehousing.com”
Children’s Home Services (CHS) & Sabal Palm Elementary Families
If you have a school student at Sabal Palm, CHS can help you and your family find housing elsewhere. As you may know, Sabal Palm is the community partnership school and they have resources. Sabal Palm will be doing an outreach event for the children and their families soon. Contact Name: Anna Kay Hutchison.
FREE LEGAL HELP
Pro-bono (free) legal services
The Office of State Representative Allison Tant can connect you to a lawyer that has offered up pro-bono services. Please contact Jake Kiker to speak with him about any legal issues for free.
Jake Kiker:
Office: 850-386-3300
Email: jake.kiker@williamsgautier.com
Free Legal Help – Weds, Jan 26, 12pm-1:30pm
DCF & OTHER RESOURCES
Our Florida Funds / DCF
DCF is able to assist with Our Florida who is an agency that can assist renters with rental and utility services, if they are eligible for it. DCF is the parent organization of Our Florida. Many constituents who were at the Jan 4 meeting had questions about Our Florida and their applications for this program, and why their applications may have been denied.
Student Food Stamps / DCF
DCF can assist with getting students food stamps for families that qualify, while also determining eligibility for those who want to enroll into Medicaid.
Temporary Assistance for Families / DCF
DCF has a temporary assistance for needy families that some families attending may be eligible for.
Call the Call Center: (850) 300-4323 number. This is the best way for constituents to speak to staff. The staff recommends individuals call early in the morning (which DCF stated they believe starts at 7am).
Here is also a link of other services DCF can offer: https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/access/general-program-information.shtml
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