SHHIP - Utility Assistance Program
www.shhip.org

From agency: SELF-HELP HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Resource Details
Alternate Name HEAP
Description

Provides utility assistance for income-qualified households. Program includes:

  • HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program):
    • Financial assistance for electricity, natural gas, kerosene, propane, wood pellets or firewood delivery.

Services depend on funding. Please check website for availability.

Agency Status Active
Defined coverage areas:
California - Shasta County
California - Tehama County
 
Hours Of Operation (Closed lunch 11am-12noon)

Mon: 7am 5pm
Tue: 7am 5pm
Wed: 7am 5pm
Thu: 7am 5pm
Program
Eligibility -Open to households with low income (must meet income limits) -Uses Priority Point based system to determine eligibility; this system considers income, energy burden (percentage of income that goes to paying utility bills), and demographics of household
Languages Offered Offers applications in Spanish, including on their online application portal; they typically have Spanish speaking staff available to answer phone lines - currently looking to hire new staff
Program Fees HEAP and LIHEAP programs have no fees
Application Process -Check website (under Utility Assistance) for latest funding status -Call or visit website for application
Documents Required -Current income documents from every income provider in household -Most recent utility bill from each utility provider
Normal Wait Times Applications processed within 15 days; Service delivery varies by company - propane can take up to 8 weeks
Programs at this agency SHHIP - Home Rehabilitation Program
SHHIP - Weatherization Program


Contact Information
Toll Free 877-801-7692
Alternate 530-378-6900
Main Contact Name
Main Contact Title
Main Contact Phone
Main Contact Email Address
Sites offering this Program Self-Help Home Improvement Project


 Last Verified On: 6/24/2025