Assistance Programs
The SHARE Program provides bill payment assistance to BPUB residential customers affected by the recent COVID-19 pandemic.
Apply Today
If you feel you qualify, please call the
following agencies to make an appointment:
Community Action Corporation of South Texas
(956) 435-0379
- or -
Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley (CCRGV)
(956) 541-0220
The following documents will be required:
- BPUB billing statement
- Proof of income for the last 30 days
- Any supporting documents for unemployment or underemployment
Who Qualifies?
The SHARE Program provides assistance to BPUB residential customers who are:
- Elderly
- Low income
- Unemployed due to COVID-19
- Furloughed due to COVID-19
- Underemployed due to COVID-19 (reduced hours, loss of income)
Additional Qualifications
- Arrears – Customer account cannot be past due more than two months
- Customers can only be assisted on bills that are past due
- $200 limit per client, per month. Other limitations may apply. Payment is subject to availability of funds.
*Subject to program requirements
The ELIAP provides a second billing assistance program that is administered by a qualified third-party. The ELIAP project is subject to funding allocations by BPUB and is available to residential customers who can demonstrate low-income status and are considered elderly.
Program Guidelines
Learn more about the Elderly Low-income Assistance Progam.
The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is a utility assistance program designed to assist low income households in meeting their immediate energy needs.
Apply Today
Download the application and submit it via
email at applications@cacost.org
For questions or assistance regarding the CEA Program, please call Community Action Corporation of South Texas at:
(956) 435-0379
Customers can find additional assistance programs to help pay for utility bills by visiting the following websites.