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Utility Assistance Programs by State: August 2026 Updates & Deadlines
If you’re worried about rising electric, gas, or water bills this summer, several states have rolled out or extended utility-benefit programs in August 2026. From debt-forgiveness plans in Californ...
Winter Heating Assistance: State Allocates $86M to LIHEAP Program
State officials are stepping in to ensure that no one is left in the cold this winter. Officials announced Thursday that they are committing $86 million to the Low-income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP). ...
New York Homeowners to Get School Property Tax Relief This Summer: STAR Checks Up to $1,500
New York homeowners will see school property tax relief hit this summer, thanks to the state’s School Tax Relief (STAR) program. With more than $2 billion in total benefits go...
Waiting for Your STAR Credit Check? What New York Homeowners Need to Know in 2026
New York has started sending 2026 STAR credit payments, and eligible homeowners across the state will see their school tax relief arrive by check or direct deposit through the summer and fall. T...
Summer Energy Help Is Open Now: Apply Before Money Runs Out (2026)
When summer temperatures climb, so do your electricity bills. For many families, running the air conditioner means choosing between staying cool and paying for groceries or rent. There is help available. Th...
Extreme Heat Could Raise Electricity Bills This Summer. Assistance Programs Families Should Know About this 2026
As temperatures climb across the United States, many households are bracing for another expensive summer. Energy experts are warning that extreme heat waves cou...
Struggling With Energy Bills? This Benefit Could Help SNAP Households Pay for Heating and Cooling
Many households that receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may qualify for additional help paying their energy bills. One import...
How to Get Help with Energy Bills and Home Weatherization this 2026
If paying for electricity, gas, heating, or cooling is hard, the U.S. government and local agencies offer several programs to help lower-income households. The two biggest are: 1. LIHEAP (Utility Bil...
Is There a $1,000 Stimulus Payment in January 2026? Here’s What We Know
The State of Alaska is issuing a $1,000 Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) payment to eligible residents for 2025. There is no new “stimulus” payment in January 2026, but final 2025 PFD paymen...
