Santa Barbara — Energy assistance & weatherization directory
Start with the official CSD county referral and check the named provider’s current programme and intake instructions.
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Energy Bill Services in Santa Barbara County
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One-time assistance for eligible home energy bills. The local provider determines eligibility and funding priority.
- Availability · Shared CSD guidance — funding and priority
- Funding is limited and local providers prioritize the greatest need. Meeting an income limit does not guarantee assistance.
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Federal funding for LIHEAP is limited, and local LIHEAP service providers prioritize benefits and services for particularly vulnerable households. As a result, some households eligible for LIHEAP may not qualify for a benefit in order to prioritize assistance for households with the greatest need.
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Before you start · 2 requirements & conditions
- Eligibility & access · Shared CSD guidance — 2026 income reference
- Use CSD’s published 2026 monthly income reference. Income sources and other factors affect eligibility; ask the local provider to assess your household.
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Eligibility for services may vary depending on sources of income and other factors. Please contact your local energy agency to determine your eligibility.
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8e5c94fa50507a4b - Eligibility & access · Shared CSD guidance — households larger than 10
- For households larger than 10, CSD says to add $192.21 for each additional person. Ask the provider about your household; local published tables can differ.
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*For families/households with more than 10 persons, add $192.21 for each additional person.
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The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) provides one-time financial assistance to help balance an eligible household's utility bill.
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Provider programme page. CSD lists this specific provider for energy bill assistance; confirm your city/ZIP, current intake method, eligibility and available funding.
- Availability · CommUnify a Community Action Agency — CSD provider referral
- CSD lists CommUnify a Community Action Agency as a energy bill assistance & weatherization provider. Check the local programme’s service area and intake instructions before applying.
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Energy Bill Assistance & Weatherization Provider CommUnify a Community Action Agency This provider offers energy bill assistance and weatherization services to low-income Californians in your area. 602 Anacapa St. , Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Phone: (805) 617-2897 Website: https://www.communifysb.org/Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. More Information...
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Before you start · 1 requirement & conditions
- Information & documents · CommUnify a Community Action Agency — CSD initial document list
- CSD’s initial list includes current household income documents and the most recent utility bill. This is not the complete application checklist; use the provider’s current instructions for additional documents and submission channels.
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Documents required to apply for energy services include current income documents for your household and the most recent utility bill.
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Our home energy assistance program can help those in financial need prevent service interruption or restore disconnected utility services.
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