EEA - UESF

UESF(Utility Emergency Service Fund) is a non-profit organization that provides cash assistance to income eligible households preventing utility shutoffs for water, gas and electric.   Since 1983, UESF has provided grants to families in need.  If eligible, UESF will give a household up to $500 in aid for a utility account which is shut-off or in danger of shut-off.  The grant must reduce the bill to zero.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Applicant must be a Philadelphia resident.
• The utility bill must be in the applicant's name or they must show proof of responsibility for the bill.
• Applicant must not have received a UESF grant in the past 24 months.
• Applicant must have applied for LIHEAP Cash and Crisis when the programs are open.
• Applicant must be at or below 175% of the federal poverty level.

Applicants need the following documents when applying:

• Current shut off notice
• Current utility bill
• Income for 30 days prior to application
• Social security cards for all household members

UESF will pay a water, gas or electric bill which does not exceed $500 and in shut-off status or already terminated.  All grants must be applied to the bills in which the account will reach zero balance once the grant is applied.  If the bill is over $500, the applicant is responsible for the balance.