BEFORE YOU APPLY

 

Pre-Screening Questions:

  1. Can you provided a combined household income (for ALL residents 18+ years of age)? Income history must be from the last 30 days! (ex: you apply on Sept. 30, we need income from Sept. 1-30)
  2. Do you live within Williamson or Burnet County?
  3. Can you provide an energy bill? (You may provide up to 2 sources for electricity, natural gas, and/or propane)
  4. Is the applicant an account holder or authorized user on utility profiles?
  5. Can at least 1 household member provide proof of citizenship and ID? (Disclaimer: the more household members that provide citizenship, the greater chance of approval)

If you answered NO, to any of the questions above please give our office a call to see how else you may qualify for assistance.

If you answered YES, to ALL of the questions above please review the information below.

 

READ BEFORE STARTING YOUR APPLICATION

IF YOU ARE MISSING ANY OF THIS INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION, YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED!

  1. Be prepared BEFORE you start.
  2. Take your time. Find a work space to concentrate. The application may take up to 20 minutes to complete. 
  3. Address each section of the application. Incomplete applications are unable to be processed.
  4. Include information on all minors and adults living in the home.
  5. This program is income-based. We require income history for the last 30 days for all residents 18 yrs and older.
  6. This program requires proof of citizenship and ID for at least one household member, though it is encouraged to provide as many as possible.
  7. Pay attention to prompts – Next Steps / Specific fields not addressed / Requirements
  8. Signature is REQUIRED – Application must be signed electronically or by hand.

    List of Required Documents to Upload

     

    1. Required Documents should be in PDF or JPEG format. 
    2. Provide Proof of Income for each household member 18 years and older (pay stubs, unemployment, SNAP letter, child support, or award letters from last 30 days).
    3. Complete the SAVE Form (included in the application) and provide Proof of Identification and US Citizenship/Legal Residence or Qualified Alien documents (driver’s license, passport, birth certificate, naturalization papers).
    4. Include a Copy of Current Utility Bill(s) or statement. ( Atmos & City of Austin customers also require to provide signed release of information form)

      PLEASE NOTE APPLICATIONS MAY TAKE UP TO 90 DAYS TO PROCESS.

      FOR ALL INQUIRIES REGARDING OUR CEAP/SELF-SUFFICIENCY COACHING PROGRAM APPLICATION PLEASE CALL 512-255-2202.

      As a result of an unprecedented number of applications, effective today, July 17, we are no longer accepting additional requests for energy assistance. We have limited funding available and are prioritizing vulnerable households from all applications submitted through yesterday. OWBC has asked for additional funding and will continue to update as information becomes available.

      We are still accepting applications for our self-sufficiency program, if you are interested in applying, please call 512-255-2202.

      Thank you.

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