Utility Assistance

Maricopa County residents seeking assistance with current utility deposits or payments may qualify for assistance from the Human Services Department’s Community Services Division (CSD). CSD coordinates the delivery of utility assistance to Maricopa County residents living outside the cities of Glendale, Mesa, and Phoenix. 

If you live in Glendale, Mesa, or Phoenix, please click on the links below to learn about utility assistance programs in your area:

For residents living outside the cities of Glendale, Mesa, and Phoenix, assistance is provided through Community Action Program (CAP) offices located throughout the County. To apply for utility assistance, follow the step-by-step instructions listed below.

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How to Apply

To qualify for utility assistance, the following criteria must be met:

  • Applicant lives in Maricopa County, but not in the cities of Glendale, Mesa, or Phoenix; and 
  • Household income for the past 30 days is at or below 60% of the State Median Income. 

Please note that some funding may require a household member to be a current U.S. resident.

60% of the State Median Income

Household SizeMonthly Household Income
1$2,403
2$3,143
3$3,883
4$4,622
5$5,362
6$6,101
7$6,240
8$6,379

State Median Income as defined by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Effective July 1, 2022.

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