Broward County Community Action Agency to Provide Electric Bill Payments and Space Heaters

CONTACT: Pat West, Director Family Success Administration
PHONE: 954-357-6367

The Broward County Community Action Agency, which is administered through the Broward County Family Success Administration Division of the Human Services Department, received approval from the State Department of Community Affairs to institute an effort to lessen the impact that this uncharacteristically cold winter season has had on low-income families.

To assist these qualified families, the Community Action Agency is using the flexibility offered by the State to provide additional electric bill payments and also make available space heaters as needed and requested. Eligible participants must meet Federal Income Guidelines, which are 150 percent of the poverty level.

This will allow the client to choose what is best for them, a space heater, a payment on their electric bill, or both, as long as the total cost does not exceed $600. Any household meeting these priority criteria will be seen on a first come, first served basis, as long as the funding remains available. Priority households which have been disconnected will be given an even greater priority to expedite their completed applications to have their power restored within 24 hours.

Residents who have a critical need should call the Community Action Agency at 954-497-1350 or visit www.broward.org/family and click COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY.