California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE)
Housing Program
California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE)
Program description
Provides eligible low-income households with a 20% discount on their monthly natural gas bill through participating utilities such as SoCalGas. Electric utility customers may also receive a 30–35% discount on their electricity bill, depending on their provider.
Maximum assistance
20% discount on natural gas bills.
30–35% discount on electricity bills (depending on the electric utility).
30–35% discount on electricity bills (depending on the electric utility).
Repayment
N/A
Program categories
Assistance Type
Organization
Important considerations
The utility account must be in the applicant’s name.
The service address must be the applicant’s primary residence.
Participants must notify the utility if they no longer qualify.
Periodic eligibility verification or recertification may be required.
Eligibility & program information
Status
Active
State
California
Coverage Type
State Wide
Resources
SoCal Gas Assistance Programs,"California Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
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Eligibility Requirements
"Maximum Annual Household Income
• 1–2 people: Up to $43,280
• 3 people: Up to $54,640
• 4 people: Up to $66,000
• 5 people: Up to $77,360
• 6 people: Up to $88,720
• 7 people: Up to $100,080
• 8 people: Up to $111,440
Each additional household member: Add $11,360.","Applicant must be a residential utility customer.
Utility bill must be in the applicant's name.
Service address must be the applicant's primary residence."
• 1–2 people: Up to $43,280
• 3 people: Up to $54,640
• 4 people: Up to $66,000
• 5 people: Up to $77,360
• 6 people: Up to $88,720
• 7 people: Up to $100,080
• 8 people: Up to $111,440
Each additional household member: Add $11,360.","Applicant must be a residential utility customer.
Utility bill must be in the applicant's name.
Service address must be the applicant's primary residence."
Rank Math Internal Links Processed
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Official Information
Visit the official website(s) for current eligibility, program details, and information on how to apply.