One Time Assistance Programs

State Emergency Relief (SER) is a program that is available all year. This program helps households within a certain income with a heat or electric past due notice, shut-off notice, or need for deliverable fuel.

Use the green button to apply online.

If you need help with applying, call 2-1-1 to speak with an agency that can help you.

Supported by the United Way, 2-1-1 is a free service that links people with information or agencies that can help with energy assistance and other needs. Calls are confidential and answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

If you have questions about utility payment relief and assistance programs, call 2-1-1 or click the green button.

If your income is at or below 110% of the federal poverty level (see chart below), you may apply for a Home Heating Credit for the 2022 tax year to help pay winter heating bills (includes rented apartments and mobile homes).

Even if your income does not require you to file taxes, you can still apply for this credit. In the beginning of the year, you will find the Home Heating Credit Claim form (MI-1040CR-7) wherever other tax forms are provided.

• online from the Michigan Department of Treasury
• or at Consumers Energy bill payment offices.
• The deadline to file is Sept. 30.

Call 2-1-1 if you need assistance filling out the claim, to connect with a local certified tax professional - at little or no cost to you.