California housing organizations offer grants, loans, financing, and other assistance programs for homebuyers, homeowners, renters, and communities.
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
Housing assistance programs administered by this organization.
California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE)
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.
View program →Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) Program
Provides free energy-saving home improvements to eligible low-income homeowners and renters to reduce energy use, improve comfort, and lower utility bills.
View program →Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) Program
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.
View program →Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Provides one-time financial assistance to help eligible low-income households pay heating and cooling bills, emergency utility assistance, and free weatherization services to improve home energy efficiency.
View program →Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)
Provides rebates to help homeowners, businesses, and other eligible customers install battery energy storage systems that increase energy resilience, reduce electricity costs, and support California's clean energy goals.
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