How to Apply for Palm Beach County LIHEAP Utility Assistance
Apply through Community Action when an income-qualified household faces high energy costs or disconnection.
Start here
Call Palm Beach County Community Services at 833-273-9455 or use the current online application. Name the shutoff date first and ask for the complete document checklist.
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
See current application optionsWhat to have ready
- Identification and proof of Palm Beach residence
- Current utility bill and shutoff notice
- Household and income documents
- Benefits or crisis documentation requested
Words you can use
“I need LIHEAP screening for a Palm Beach County household. The shutoff date is [date]. What current application route and complete document list should I use?”
Steps in order
- 1
Apply as soon as a written notice arrives.
- 2
Use the current county or state application route.
- 3
Submit the complete checklist and keep proof.
- 4
Confirm whether the utility requires a separate payment arrangement.
If the first answer is no or wait
Dial 211 for additional utility resources and Legal Aid at 561-655-8944 when a housing or court deadline is involved.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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