What documents do I need to apply for utility bill assistance?

Please provide proof of identity and proof of income for you and everyone living in your household. Identity can be established via a social security card, unexpired driver’s license, or passport (#1 below) AND your gas, electric, or other utility bills (#2 below). See #3 below for details on your proof of income. Having the correct documentation when you apply will make your application easier!

You will need three groups of documents:

1. Proof of identity for everyone living in your home. Social security cards are best because they don't expire. If you applied the year before, we will still need these documents as we have switched programs and no longer have old copies on file. Adults can also use an unexpired driver's license or passport. If anyone in your home does not have a social security card or other proof of identification, please start a conversation with us to discuss the next steps.
2. Your gas, electric, or other utility bills. We will verify your account numbers with your vendor.
3. Proof of income for every adult living in your home. You may provide income from the past 30 days prior to the application or for the past year, whatever is easier or more beneficial for you. The chart below describes some common income documentation types.

If you have a different income than those listed below, or still have questions after reading the list, please start a conversation with us.

Type of Income	Past 30 Days	Past Year
Wages, Salary	Paycheck stubs for the past 30 days (if paid every other week, most recent 2)	All W-2 forms, or your last completed Federal Income Tax return
Self Employment, Rental Income, or Farm Income	Not applicable	Last completed Federal Income Tax Return
Social Security (Disability or Retirement), or SSI	Check copy, award letter, or bank statement from the past 60 days showing direct deposit	1099 SSA letter, or last completed Federal Income Tax return for SSA or SSDI. For SSI, we will need a printout from social security for all months
Pension, Retirement, or Veteran's Benefits	Copy of award letter, copy of check received, or bank statement from the past 60 days showing direct deposit	1099 R for pension or retirement income, or most recent Federal Income Tax return
Child Support	Child Support printout, copy of the check, or statement from the payer	Printout for the past year, copies of checks, or statement from payer
Family Investment Program (FIP) Benefits	We do not need this documentation.	We do not need this documentation
Worker's Compensation	Benefit statements	Benefit statements for the past year or statement from the payer
Dividend Benefits	Letter or statement showing the amount received	1099 DIV or the most recent Federal Income Tax return
Unemployment Benefits	Printout from Workforce Development	1099 G or most recent Federal Income Tax return