Payment Assistance
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program - Salvation Army
310 N. Despelder St, Grand Haven MI 49417
(616) 842-3380
The Salvation Army is the program administrator for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program within the BLP’s service territory. In compliance with Michigan’s Public Act 95, the BLP has established a fund to help income-eligible residential customers with electric and heating bill assistance. To be eligible, an applicant must reside within the BLP’s service area and the household income must be at or below 60% of the State Median income. The Salvation Army program administrators will assist applicants in determining eligibility. Anyone in need of assistance is strongly encouraged to seek help from the Salvation Army as soon as possible and avoid late electric and heating bills, risking service shut offs.
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services DHHS
All customers can seek help online through the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) at the MI Bridges login page.
If you are a first-time user, create an MI Bridges account and search for Utility Service Payment Assistance resources.
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Love in Action
326 North Ferry Street, Grand Haven MI 49417
(616) 846-2701
Love in Action partners with eight local churches to help clients with up to $2,500 each year by directly paying a mortgage, a rent bill, or utilities. We may be contacted for an appointment/inquiry at 616.846.2701 or love@loveinactiontricities.org.
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Good Samaritan Ministries
513 East 8th Street, Suite 25
Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616.392.7159
Good Samaritan Ministries is located in Holland and serves the residents of Ottawa County. They have an eviction diversion program for tenant and landlord applications.
Community Action Agency
12251 James St., Ste. 300
Holland, MI 49424
Phone: (616) 393-4433
Toll-free: 1 (800) 764-4111 Ext. 4433
Utility Assistance:
Assistance is available for heat, water, electricity, and deliverable fuels to prevent loss of service or to have service restored. Community Action Agency works with you, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), and the utility providers to find ways to assist you with energy bills while you seek to become self-sufficient. Eligibility determinations are made by MDHHS in most cases.
Choose Ottawa County Community Action Agency (OCCAA) as your referral partner.
Call us at (616) 393-4433 or email us for help in starting your journey to self-sufficiency. Please call or email us before attempting to visit our offices in person.
emPower
a TrueNorth community service
6308 S. Warner Avenue | P.O. Box 149
Fremont, MI 49412
Phone: 231.355.5880
TrueNorth Community Services' emPower heat and energy program assists people who are struggling to afford their heat-related utility and deliverable fuels bills in Michigan, helping them strive to become self-sufficient.
Weatherization Assistance Program
This is a free program for individuals and homes that qualify. The program includes an inspection that will determine what eligible Weatherization activities will be performed. A licensed contractor will complete these measures and a post-inspection will be done for quality assurance.
Weatherization tasks may include things like attic insulation, wall insulation, floor insulation, weatherstripping, window caulking, and other minor home repairs.
Weatherization can make your home feel more comfortable and help keep your family healthy. Weatherization can help homes keep cool during the summer and warm in the winter and reduce air leaks. It can also help reduce heating fuel and electric bills.
Who Qualifies?
To qualify for this assistance a family’s home may not have been weatherized by the use of this program in the last 15 years. The household must complete an application with CAA and be income-eligible. Homeowners (including mobile homes) and renters may qualify if they meet program guidelines. Income limits change annually.
Please call (616) 393-5610 with any questions about the program.
In the 2022 fiscal year, the Community Action Agency helped over 42 households in Ottawa County with 5 of those located in the Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg, and Nunica areas. The eligible households received on average $6,500 in-home weatherization assistance through this program.
Properties that have received Weatherization assistance in the past are ineligible for the program. Income limits change annually.
Please call (616) 393-5610 with any questions about the program.
The Salvation Army can help you apply online for the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). To set up an appointment with the Salvation Army, call 616-842-3380.