Covid Utility Assistance Program

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The City of Fort Bragg offers a Utility Assist Program beginning Monday, May 3, 2021. Residents living within the city limits of Fort Bragg with low or moderate income may qualify for some assistance in paying their monthly utility bills if their household income has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This Program is funded by a Coronavirus Response Community Development Block Grant which was approved by the City Council late last year.

The Program can provide up to $500 of assistance to eligible households residing within the Fort Bragg city limits. Qualified applicants can self-certify as to their monthly income, and once approved, the City will make selected utility payments directly to Utility Providers.

Applications are available to be picked up from the City Hall lobby at 416 N. Franklin Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437. You can also complete the electronic application linked below and email your completed application to lpeterson@fortbragg.com.

Have additional questions? Please call (707) 961-2823 ext. 122. Requests will be responded to in the order they are received. Applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis.

City of Fort Bragg Utility Assitance Program Guidelines

California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program 

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The City of Fort Bragg has received funding from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) to cover customer arrearages, or past due bills, resulting during the COVID-19 pandemic emergency.  The funds are provided through the California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program (CAPP) through funding from the State Water Resources Control Board using federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.  These funds are being distributed to our customers based on the specific calculation instructions of the SWRCB; March 2020-  June 2021. 

This program has been applied for by the City of Fort Bragg and those customers approved have had the funds applied to their accounts and notified by letter via mail.  

Please note that, based on current tax advice, a minimal number of customers (non-corporate commercial customers) receiving $600 or more in credit through this program may be subject to issuance of IRS Form 1099-G. If you receive such a form and have questions, please consult your tax advisor. 

California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program | California State Water Resources Control Board

Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)

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The new federal Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) provides financial assistance to low-income Californians to help manage their residential water utility costs. For more information please visit Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (ca.gov) for more details. This is not a guaranteed program. 

Please contact North Coast Energy Services  for more information. 

North Coast Energy Services 

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966 Mazzoni Street,
Ukiah, CA 95482
Toll-free: (800) 233-4480
Phone: (707) 463-030

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Salvation Army

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