Bill Assistance

The California Arrearage Payment Program, or CAPP, is a state program to help pay customers’ eligible past due energy utility bills that increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. CAPP reduces qualified customers’ unpaid energy bills by directly applying a credit to their utility bill. Customers do not need to apply for CAPP.

CAPP bill credits are a courtesy of the State of California and are targeted to help utility customers that fell behind on their energy bills because of the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Customers may qualify for a CAPP credit if they had an unpaid energy utility bill over 60 days past due incurred between March 4, 2020 and June 15, 2021.

Under CAPP, your utility company is required to offer payment plans to customers with a remaining balance after a CAPP benefit has been applied to their account. Contact your utility, Anaheim Public Utilities to learn about payment plans and other programs that may be available to help you pay your bill and reduce your utility costs.

For more information and program details about the California Arrearage Payment Program, visit https://www.csd.ca.gov/CAPP

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The California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program, or CWWAPP, is a state program to help pay customers’ eligible past due water utility bills that increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. CWWAPP reduces qualified customers’ unpaid water bills by directly applying a credit to their utility bill. Customers do not need to apply for CWWAPP.

CWWAPP bill credits are a courtesy of the State of California and are targeted to help utility customers that fell behind on their water bills because of the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Customers may qualify for a CWWAPP credit if they had an unpaid water utility bill over 60 days past due incurred between March 4, 2020 and June 15, 2021.  

Under CWWAPP, your utility company is required to offer payment plans to customers with a remaining balance after a CWWAPP benefit has been applied to their account. Contact your utility, Anaheim Public Utilities to learn about payment plans and other programs that may be available to help you pay your bill and reduce your utility costs.

For more information and program details about the California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program, visit https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/arrearage_payment_program/

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Anaheim Public Utilities Emergency Assistance Program
The Anaheim Public Utilities Emergency Assistance Program provides financial assistance to residential customers facing a temporary financial hardship. Eligible income qualified customers who are unable to pay the electric and/or water portion of their past due utility bill may receive a one-time lifetime bill credit of up to $350 per household as emergency payment assistance. Please call 714-765-3300 to learn more about this program.

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State Emergency Assistance Program
The California Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) has authorized additional funding for utility bill assistance to accounts reflecting outstanding balances incurred between March 4, 2020 and June 15, 2021. Credit amounts will be applied retroactively, based on information we have for your utility account. 

Program details are still being developed with CSD. Once we have more information, customers that meet state qualifications for bill assistance will be notified. In the meantime, if you have any questions please contact us at 714-765-3300.

Customers who meet income-qualified guidelines may be eligible to participate in a number of income-qualified programs. Programs include senior, military veteran, and long-term disabled discounts, community-produced solar bill credit, as well as home efficiency programs. 

Electric Bill Assistance Program
Anaheim customers can receive utility payment assistance on their electric bill through the federally-funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) administered through Community Action Partnership of Orange County (CAPOC). Funding is  based on monthly income. Customers may view income qualifications and apply online or you may call CAPOC at (714) 839-6199 for more information. Once approved, a bill credit will be directly applied to your account.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Water Bill Assistance Program
This program, to be administered by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), is pending final authorization from the federal government. 

Program details are still being developed with SWRCB. If this program requires an application and income qualification, a link will be provided here as soon as it is available. In the meantime, if you have any questions please contact us at 714-765-3300.

If you or someone who lives in your home uses life-support equipment, you may be eligible to pay a lower rate for some of your electricity. View the application below for details and a list of qualifying medical equipment. 

The following third-party organizations provide assistance with paying your Anaheim Public Utilities electric bill.* These organizations are not affiliated with the City of Anaheim, but have been essential partners in providing assistance to those in need,

• Community Action Partnership (CAP)
  11870 Monarch Street, Garden Grove, CA 92841
  714-839-6199 Or 800-660-4232
• Share Our Selves (SOS) - Offers health services, bill assistance, and other programs in Orange County.
  1550 Superior Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627 
  (949) 642-3451 
• The Salvation Army- Provides various assistance programs including bill assistance, job training, and food pantries. 
  1515 W. North St. Anaheim, CA 92801
  (714) 783-2344
• 2-1-1 Orange County- Information and referral service that connects people to programs for housing, job placement, food, and health insurances services.
  Dial 2-1-1 (toll free) from a landline ONLY
  949-646-4357 (local)

*All assistance is subject to meeting each agency's eligibility requirements and is also reliant upon available funding.