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Heating / energy bill help

Community Action of Allegan County – utility assistance

Call to confirm

  • Town Allegan, Allegan County
  • Hours 8 am – 4 pm; lobby 9 am – 3 pm, Monday – Friday
Call 269-673-5472Directions
Where
323 Water Street, Allegan, MI 49010 (Allegan Co.)
Who can go
Allegan County residents, income-qualified, at least one month behind on the bill
Serves
Help with deliverable fuel, water, electric and natural gas bills; metered water repairs and well/septic repair
How to get in
First apply for State Emergency Relief at newmibridges.michigan.gov (CAAC navigators can help), then call ext. 228 to schedule. Bring photo ID, Social Security numbers for all members, proof of household income.
Cost
Free
Website

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Utility program line: 269-673-5472 ext. 228.

Source: Community Action of Allegan County (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Heating / energy bill help

MDHHS Allegan County office – State Emergency Relief (SER) heat & utility help

  • Town Allegan, Allegan County
  • Hours Not published — call to confirm
Call 844-464-3447Directions
Where
3255 122nd Avenue Suite 300, Allegan, MI 49010 (Allegan Co.)
Who can go
Low-income households with a shutoff or past-due notice, or who need heating fuel delivered (such as propane or fuel oil)
Serves
Households facing heat or electric shutoff
How to get in
Apply for State Emergency Relief online at MI Bridges (newmibridges.michigan.gov) or contact the county MDHHS office. Applying for State Emergency Relief is also the first step to get energy bill help (Michigan Energy Assistance Program) from local agencies.
Cost
Free
Website

844-464-3447 is the statewide MDHHS line. Call the county office with questions. Program details are at michigan.gov page

Source: MDHHS County Office Composite Directory · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Heating / energy bill help

Barry County United Way – Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) provider

  • Town Hastings, Barry County
  • Hours Not published — call to confirm
Call 269-945-4010Directions
Where
231 S Broadway St., Hastings, MI 49058 (Barry Co.)
Who can go
Income at or below 60% of state median income, or already getting help such as State Emergency Relief, SNAP, cash assistance (FIP), WIC or SSI
Serves
Barry County households needing energy bill help
How to get in
Call 269-945-4010. You can also apply for State Emergency Relief on MI Bridges and call 2-1-1 to find an energy help provider.
Cost
Free
Website

A Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) provider for energy bill help.

Source: Michigan Public Service Commission – utility assistance · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Heating / energy bill help

Community Action of South Central Michigan – rental/utility assistance (Barry County office)

  • Town Hastings, Barry County
  • Hours Not published — call to confirm
Call 877-422-2726Directions
Where
220 S Market St., Hastings, MI 49058 (Barry Co.)
Who can go
Income at or below 200% of poverty level; subject to grant fund availability
Serves
Low-income households behind on gas, electric, water, deliverable fuel or rent
How to get in
Call 877-422-2726 for an appointment.
Cost
Free
Website

Covers past-due gas, electric, water, delivered heating fuel and rent.

Source: Community Action of South Central Michigan (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Heating / energy bill help

MDHHS Barry County office – State Emergency Relief (SER) heat & utility help

  • Town Hastings, Barry County
  • Hours Not published — call to confirm
Call 269-948-3200Directions
Where
430 Barfield Drive, Hastings, MI 49058 (Barry Co.)
Who can go
Low-income households with a shutoff or past-due notice, or who need heating fuel delivered (such as propane or fuel oil)
Serves
Households facing heat or electric shutoff
How to get in
Apply for State Emergency Relief online at MI Bridges (newmibridges.michigan.gov) or contact the county MDHHS office. Applying for State Emergency Relief is also the first step to get energy bill help (Michigan Energy Assistance Program) from local agencies.
Cost
Free
Website

Call the county office with questions. Program details are at michigan.gov page

Source: MDHHS County Office Composite Directory · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Heating / energy bill help

MDHHS Berrien County office – State Emergency Relief (SER) heat & utility help

  • Town Benton Harbor, Berrien County
  • Hours Not published — call to confirm
Call 269-934-2000Directions
Where
401 Eighth Street, Benton Harbor, MI 49023 (Berrien Co.)
Who can go
Low-income households with a shutoff or past-due notice, or who need heating fuel delivered (such as propane or fuel oil)
Serves
Households facing heat or electric shutoff
How to get in
Apply for State Emergency Relief online at MI Bridges (newmibridges.michigan.gov) or contact the county MDHHS office. Applying for State Emergency Relief is also the first step to get energy bill help (Michigan Energy Assistance Program) from local agencies.
Cost
Free
Website

You can also call 844-464-3447. Call the county office with questions. Program details are at michigan.gov page

Source: MDHHS County Office Composite Directory · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Heating / energy bill help

Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency (SMCAA) – utility assistance

  • Town Benton Harbor, Berrien County
  • Hours Monday – Friday 8:00 am – noon, 12:30 – 4:30 pm
Call 269-925-9077Directions
Where
185 E. Main St, Suite 303, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (Berrien Co.)
Serves
Berrien, Cass and Van Buren County residents
How to get in
Call 269-925-9077 (toll-free 800-334-7670).
Cost
Free
Website

Help with electric, gas and delivered fuel bills; home weatherization is also offered. Call to ask who qualifies.

Source: Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Heating / energy bill help

Community Action of South Central Michigan – rental/utility assistance (Branch County office)

  • Town Coldwater, Branch County
  • Hours Not published — call to confirm
Call 877-422-2726Directions
Where
570 Marshall Road, Coldwater, MI 49036 (Branch Co.)
Who can go
Income at or below 200% of poverty level; subject to grant fund availability
Serves
Low-income households behind on gas, electric, water, deliverable fuel or rent
How to get in
Call 877-422-2726 for an appointment.
Cost
Free
Website

Covers past-due gas, electric, water, delivered heating fuel and rent.

Source: Community Action of South Central Michigan (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Heating / energy bill help

MDHHS Branch County office – State Emergency Relief (SER) heat & utility help

  • Town Coldwater, Branch County
  • Hours Not published — call to confirm
Call 517-279-4200Directions
Where
388 Keith Wilhelm Dr., Coldwater, MI 49036 (Branch Co.)
Who can go
Low-income households with a shutoff or past-due notice, or who need heating fuel delivered (such as propane or fuel oil)
Serves
Households facing heat or electric shutoff
How to get in
Apply for State Emergency Relief online at MI Bridges (newmibridges.michigan.gov) or contact the county MDHHS office. Applying for State Emergency Relief is also the first step to get energy bill help (Michigan Energy Assistance Program) from local agencies.
Cost
Free
Website

Call the county office with questions. Program details are at michigan.gov page

Source: MDHHS County Office Composite Directory · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Heating / energy bill help

Community Action of South Central Michigan – rental/utility assistance (Battle Creek office)

  • Town Battle Creek, Calhoun County
  • Hours Battle Creek office open Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Call 877-422-2726Directions
Where
175 Main Street, Battle Creek, MI 49014 (Calhoun Co.)
Who can go
Income at or below 200% of poverty level; subject to grant fund availability
Serves
Low-income households behind on gas, electric, water, deliverable fuel or rent
How to get in
Call 877-422-2726 for an appointment.
Cost
Free
Website

Covers past-due gas, electric, water, delivered heating fuel and rent.

Source: Community Action of South Central Michigan (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Heating / energy bill help

MDHHS Calhoun County office – State Emergency Relief (SER) heat & utility help

  • Town Battle Creek, Calhoun County
  • Hours Not published — call to confirm
Call 269-966-1284Directions
Where
190 E. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49016 (Calhoun Co.)
Who can go
Low-income households with a shutoff or past-due notice, or who need heating fuel delivered (such as propane or fuel oil)
Serves
Households facing heat or electric shutoff
How to get in
Apply for State Emergency Relief online at MI Bridges (newmibridges.michigan.gov) or contact the county MDHHS office. Applying for State Emergency Relief is also the first step to get energy bill help (Michigan Energy Assistance Program) from local agencies.
Cost
Free
Website

Call the county office with questions. Program details are at michigan.gov page

Source: MDHHS County Office Composite Directory · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Heating / energy bill help

MDHHS Cass County office – State Emergency Relief (SER) heat & utility help

  • Town Cassopolis, Cass County
  • Hours Not published — call to confirm
Call 269-445-0200Directions
Where
325 M-62, Cassopolis, MI 49031 (Cass Co.)
Who can go
Low-income households with a shutoff or past-due notice, or who need heating fuel delivered (such as propane or fuel oil)
Serves
Households facing heat or electric shutoff
How to get in
Apply for State Emergency Relief online at MI Bridges (newmibridges.michigan.gov) or contact the county MDHHS office. Applying for State Emergency Relief is also the first step to get energy bill help (Michigan Energy Assistance Program) from local agencies.
Cost
Free
Website

Call the county office with questions. Program details are at michigan.gov page

Source: MDHHS County Office Composite Directory · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Heating / energy bill help

Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency (SMCAA) – utility assistance

  • Town Benton Harbor · serves Cass County
  • Hours Monday – Friday 8:00 am – noon, 12:30 – 4:30 pm
Call 269-925-9077Directions
Where
185 E. Main St, Suite 303, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 — office in Benton Harbor; serves Cass County
Serves
Berrien, Cass and Van Buren County residents
How to get in
Call 269-925-9077 (toll-free 800-334-7670).
Cost
Free
Website

Help with electric, gas and delivered fuel bills; home weatherization is also offered. Call to ask who qualifies. The office is in Benton Harbor (Berrien County).

Source: Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Heating / energy bill help

Community Action of South Central Michigan – rental/utility assistance (Kalamazoo office)

  • Town Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County
  • Hours Not published — call to confirm
Call 877-422-2726Directions
Where
4239 South Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008 (Kalamazoo Co.)
Who can go
Income at or below 200% of poverty level; subject to grant fund availability
Serves
Low-income households behind on gas, electric, water, deliverable fuel or rent
How to get in
Call 877-422-2726 for an appointment.
Cost
Free
Website

Covers past-due gas, electric, water, delivered heating fuel and rent.

Source: Community Action of South Central Michigan (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Heating / energy bill help

MDHHS Kalamazoo County office – State Emergency Relief (SER) heat & utility help

  • Town Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County
  • Hours Not published — call to confirm
Call 269-337-4900Directions
Where
427 E. Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 (Kalamazoo Co.)
Who can go
Low-income households with a shutoff or past-due notice, or who need heating fuel delivered (such as propane or fuel oil)
Serves
Households facing heat or electric shutoff
How to get in
Apply for State Emergency Relief online at MI Bridges (newmibridges.michigan.gov) or contact the county MDHHS office. Applying for State Emergency Relief is also the first step to get energy bill help (Michigan Energy Assistance Program) from local agencies.
Cost
Free
Website

Call the county office with questions. Program details are at michigan.gov page

Source: MDHHS County Office Composite Directory · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Heating / energy bill help

Community Action of South Central Michigan – rental/utility assistance (St. Joseph County office)

  • Town Three Rivers, St. Joseph County
  • Hours Not published — call to confirm
Call 877-422-2726Directions
Where
1000 East Broadway, Three Rivers, MI 49093 (St. Joseph Co.)
Who can go
Income at or below 200% of poverty level; subject to grant fund availability
Serves
Low-income households behind on gas, electric, water, deliverable fuel or rent
How to get in
Call 877-422-2726 for an appointment.
Cost
Free
Website

Covers past-due gas, electric, water, delivered heating fuel and rent.

Source: Community Action of South Central Michigan (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Heating / energy bill help

MDHHS St. Joseph County office – State Emergency Relief (SER) heat & utility help

  • Town Centreville, St. Joseph County
  • Hours Not published — call to confirm
Call 269-467-1200Directions
Where
692 E. Main St., Centreville, MI 49032 (St. Joseph Co.)
Who can go
Low-income households with a shutoff or past-due notice, or who need heating fuel delivered (such as propane or fuel oil)
Serves
Households facing heat or electric shutoff
How to get in
Apply for State Emergency Relief online at MI Bridges (newmibridges.michigan.gov) or contact the county MDHHS office. Applying for State Emergency Relief is also the first step to get energy bill help (Michigan Energy Assistance Program) from local agencies.
Cost
Free
Website

Call the county office with questions. Program details are at michigan.gov page

Source: MDHHS County Office Composite Directory · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Heating / energy bill help

United Community Assistance Program (UCAP) – utility assistance

  • Town Three Rivers, St. Joseph County
  • Hours Not published — call to confirm
Call 269-244-4599Directions
Where
320 N. Main Street, Three Rivers, MI 49093 (St. Joseph Co.)
Who can go
Must present a shut-off notice; once every twelve months
Serves
St. Joseph County households facing utility shutoff
How to get in
Call 269-244-4599.
Cost
Free
Website

Call to confirm hours before you go.

Source: UCAP (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Heating / energy bill help

MDHHS Van Buren County office – State Emergency Relief (SER) heat & utility help

  • Town Hartford, Van Buren County
  • Hours Not published — call to confirm
Call 269-621-2800Directions
Where
57150 C. R. 681, Hartford, MI 49057 (Van Buren Co.)
Who can go
Low-income households with a shutoff or past-due notice, or who need heating fuel delivered (such as propane or fuel oil)
Serves
Households facing heat or electric shutoff
How to get in
Apply for State Emergency Relief online at MI Bridges (newmibridges.michigan.gov) or contact the county MDHHS office. Applying for State Emergency Relief is also the first step to get energy bill help (Michigan Energy Assistance Program) from local agencies.
Cost
Free
Website

Call the county office with questions. Program details are at michigan.gov page

Source: MDHHS County Office Composite Directory · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Heating / energy bill help

Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency (SMCAA) – utility assistance

  • Town Benton Harbor · serves Van Buren County
  • Hours Monday – Friday 8:00 am – noon, 12:30 – 4:30 pm
Call 269-925-9077Directions
Where
185 E. Main St, Suite 303, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 — office in Benton Harbor; serves Van Buren County
Serves
Berrien, Cass and Van Buren County residents
How to get in
Call 269-925-9077 (toll-free 800-334-7670).
Cost
Free
Website

Help with electric, gas and delivered fuel bills; home weatherization is also offered. Call to ask who qualifies. The office is in Benton Harbor (Berrien County).

Source: Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Heating / energy bill help

We Care Community Resource Centers – utility assistance

Call to confirm

  • Town South Haven, Van Buren County
  • Hours Not published — call to confirm
Call 269-637-4342Website
Serves
Mainly west Van Buren County (South Haven, Covert, Bangor, Bloomingdale, Breedsville, Grand Junction, Lacota, Glenn); others may call
How to get in
Call the We Care office 269-637-4342.
Cost
Free

📞 Call to confirm. We found these details online but haven't confirmed them by phone yet.

Runs every year from October 1 to May 31. Call for the office address.

Source: We Care Community Resource Centers (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21