Additional Programs
Energy Assistance - Fuel Funds
Fuel funds are funds donated by customers of local utilities to help people in need pay their utility bill and avoid disconnection. To qualify for assistance, your household must be in the service area of the specific utility, your income must be under 150% of the poverty guidelines and you must have a disconnect notice. Other factors may apply to determine eligibility. Funds are limited to availability and individual utility restrictions. Refer to the table below for fuel funds administered by the Community Action Council.
In Thurston County, an energy relief fund targeted for households that have income levels between 126% to 150% is available
| Fuel Fund | Utility | County |
|---|---|---|
| Canal Comfort Fund | Mason County PUD #1 | Mason |
| Project Share | Mason County PUD #3 | Mason |
| Winter Help Fund | Cascade Natural Gas | Mason |
| Project Share | Lewis County PUD | Lewis |
| WEAF (Washington Energy Assistance Fund) | Cascade Natural Gas | Mason |
Thurston County residents who are customers of Puget Sound Energy should contact the Olympia Salvation Army at (360)352-8596, to apply for help from the PSE Warm Home Fund.
City of Shelton - Support Our Sheltonians (SOS)
Utility Bill Assistance
Households with a gross income level less than $30,000 per year may qualify for assistance in paying their City of Shelton utility bill. Qualifying families may receive assistance up to $75 as often as twice a year, if funds are available. This program is only available for residents of the City of Shelton. Please contact the CAC office in Mason County for further information.
Rental and Mortgage Assistance
Limited rental and mortgage assistance is available to eligible households in select locations. Funds are limited and restricted to help households avoid homelessness.
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Affordable Housing
Programs include the Section 8 housing assistance for Lewis County, operation of the Morton Senior Citizen Center senior housing complex and other affordable housing development services.
Information
and Referral
The Council coordinates with other local agencies and service providers to provide information and referral activities linking people with needed services.
Utility Discount Assistance
Disabled adults under age 62 that have a City of Shelton utility bill in their name may be eligible for a discount on their bill if other income qualifications are met. Disabled adults, who meet the same qualifications and are customers of Mason County PUD #3 may qualify for a discount on their utility bill. Please contact the CAC office in Mason County for further information.