Utilities help in Arizona
7 federal, state, local and nonprofit programs for Arizona residents. Each one links to step-by-step instructions and the official site.
Utility bill help (LIHEAP)Free moneyA payment toward electric or gas bills, plus extra crisis help if you have a shutoff notice.Who qualifies: Households with low to moderate income who pay for electricity or gas.TEP Lifeline electric discountDiscountA monthly discount on your TEP electric bill.Who qualifies: TEP residential customers with limited household income.Tucson Water Low Income Assistance ProgramDiscountA monthly discount on City of Tucson utility service charges, approved for up to 3 years at a time.Who qualifies: City of Tucson utility customers with low household income.Weatherization Assistance ProgramFree service or coverageFree home energy upgrades, like insulation, sealing leaks and furnace repairs, to lower your energy bills for good.Who qualifies: Homeowners and renters with low income, with priority for seniors, people with disabilities and families with children.Cooling centers and heat reliefFree service or coverageFree air-conditioned places to cool off during extreme heat, with water and help connecting to services.Who qualifies: Anyone in Pima County who needs to escape extreme heat.Lifeline phone or internet discountDiscountA monthly discount on one phone or internet service.Who qualifies: People with low income, or who get SNAP, Medicaid, SSI or a VA pension.Southwest Gas low-income discount (LIRA)DiscountA discount on your gas rate and monthly basic service charge.Who qualifies: Southwest Gas residential customers with limited household income.
Use the Arizona benefits finder to see which of these fit your situation.