Utility Bill Assistance Opens Online November 9 for Harris and Two Other Texas Counties: Hotline 713-590-2327, Portal Closes After 4,000 Applications
HOUSTON, Harris County, Texas — The BakerRipley Utility Assistance Program opened online applications for 2026 on Monday, November 9, providing utility-bill support for eligible households in Harris, Brazoria and Galveston counties. The program helps with electricity, gas and propane bills using funding from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) through the state's Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP). The program hotline is 713-590-2327.
According to the program page, the online portal closes after 4,000 applications are received, and in-person appointment booking also began November 9. Water bills are not covered. Assistance is not automatic: applicants must live in one of the three counties and meet income and documentation requirements. The page lists annual income limits effective January 26, 2026, and applicants should follow the current standards and document list on the program's official page and apply before the portal closes.
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