Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)
Texas
What is Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)?
The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is a utility assistance program designed to assist low income households in meeting their immediate energy needs and to encourage consumers to control energy costs for years to come through energy education. It provides relief to those low income elderly and/or disabled households most vulnerable to the high cost of energy for home heating and cooling from fluctuations in energy costs by providing financial assistance, paying up to six or eight of the highest bills during the year for non-vulnerable households and all remaining bills for vulnerable households. Furthermore, it provides assistance in an energy-related crisis or during severe weather or supply shortages. CEAP is available in all 254 counties.
Administration
Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is administered by Texas.
Program Requirements
Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-01-01
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Texas and must be at or below 150% of Federal Poverty Guidelines.
A person who participates or has family members who receive SNAP, TANF, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or certain Means Tested Veterans Program payments, automatically meets the eligibility requirement.
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $22,590 |
| 2 | $30,660 |
| 3 | $38,730 |
| 4 | $46,800 |
| 5 | $54,870 |
| 6 | $62,940 |
| 7 | $71,010 |
| 8 | $79,080 |
Application Details
What is the application process for Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)?
To apply for services, please contact the local subrecipient agency. From a landline, call toll free at 1-877-399-8939 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The toll free number will directly connect you with the CEAP service provider in your county. Or, visit Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and select "Utility Bill Payment Help", enter the county in which you live, and click “Find Help”.