Utility Bill Payment Assistance
Utility providers that offer assistance do so in different ways. Below are a few of the common utility companies in the Spicewood/Lakeway area along with information on the ways they offer assistance.
If you do not see your specific utility company listed, dial 2-1-1 or visit 211texas.org to search for further information.
Utility providers with assistance programs
Pedernales Electric Cooperative
mypec.com (opens in a new tab) | $300 of assistance per calendar year
Apply through your county agency. Most agencies require these documents:
- Photo ID (driver's license, military ID, State ID, etc.)
- Social Security Card/Numbers for any household members who have them
- Proof of ALL household income for the past 30 days (pay checks, check stubs, Social Security award letters for current year, unemployment, child support, workers compensation, etc.)
- For utility assistance: current utility bill or termination notice
- For CEAP federally funded Utility Assistance, proof of identification and citizenship is required for all household members
There is likely a wait to be approved.
Texas Disposal Systems
No official assistance through their office. They do offer payment plans, but require 1/3 of the remaining balance be paid at the time of setting up the plan, with the remaining balance split over the quarter.
Texas Community Propane
No official assistance through their office. Customers who are past due and receiving assistance must have a pledge letter emailed or faxed in before the disconnect date, which varies. Once the pledge is received, the organization offering assistance has 30 days to send payment. If the pledge does not cover the full past due amount, the customer may have to make up the difference.
You can find additional utility bill payment assistance through 211texas.org. Enter your zip code, and a list of programs will come up. In and around 78669, these organizations offer some help:
More help via 211Texas.org
Helping Hand Crisis Ministry of Spicewood
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Travis County Health and Human Services
Lake Travis Crisis Ministries
Street Youth Ministry
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