Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) Program

Housing Program

Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) Program

Program description
Provides an 18% discount on monthly electricity bills for income-qualified households with three or more people who do not qualify for the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) Program.
Maximum assistance
18% discount on monthly electricity bills.
Repayment
N/A

Program categories

Organization

Important considerations

Household must contain at least three people.
Only applies to electric service.
Customers cannot receive both CARE and FERA at the same time.
Customers must recertify eligibility periodically. Apply Through Your Electric Utility

Eligibility & program information

Status
Active
State
California
Coverage Type
State Wide
Resources
Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA)
Eligibility Requirements
"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.",Household must contain three or more people,"Maximum Annual Household Income

• 1 person: Up to $39,900
• 2 people: Up to $54,100
• 3 people: Up to $68,300
• 4 people: Up to $82,500
• 5 people: Up to $96,700
• 6 people: Up to $110,900
• 7 people: Up to $125,100
• 8 people: Up to $139,300

Each additional household member: Add $14,200."
Rank Math Internal Links Processed
1
Official Information

Visit the official website(s) for current eligibility, program details, and information on how to apply.

Information last updated August 12, 2026.