Salt Lake City knows that rising costs impact everyone. The city has compiled this list of community resources for residents and families to access assistance when it’s needed.

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Salt Lake County Tax Relief Programs

Benefit: Qualified property owners can receive a credit (no more than 50% of total tax owed) on your property taxes or be considered for a deferral to pay your property taxes at a later date.

Eligibility: All programs have eligibility requirements that may include household income, age, property value, number of properties owned, etc. Different programs apply to different groups, including; disabled veterans, active-duty veterans, legally blind, seniors, or residents experiencing hardship (no age restrictions).

Provided by: Salt Lake County

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Home Energy Assistance Target (HEAT) Program

Benefit: Year-round energy assistance for eligible low-income households in Utah.

Eligibility: Total household income must be at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, at least one household member must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Priority is given to elderly and disabled households.

Provided by: Utah Department of Workforce Services

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Rocky Mountain Power Home Electric Lifeline (HELP) Program

Benefit: Discounts on electric bills for Rocky Mountain Power customers.

Eligibility: Total household income must be at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, at least one household member must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Priority is given to elderly and disabled households. It’s recommended that customers apply for both HEAT and HELP to get the benefits.

Provided by: Utah Department of Workforce Services

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Enbridge Gas Energy Assistance Credit

Benefit: A one-time credit for Enbridge Gas customers.

Eligibility: Total household income must be at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, at least one household member must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Priority is given to elderly and disabled households.

Provided by: Utah Department of Workforce Services

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Project Water ASSIST

Benefit: Financial assistance for Salt Lake City Public Utility customers

Eligibility: Household must have income at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Line and have an active disconnection notice. Assistance is provided on a case-by-case basis, as funding allows. Funding for this program relies on donations from utility customers.

Provided by: Salt Lake City Public Utilities and the Salvation Army

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Salvation Army Utility Assistance Program

Benefit: Helps customers of Enbridge Gas, Rocky Mountain Power, and Salt Lake City Public Utilities, catch up on past due bills or avoid disconnection.

Eligibility: Residents who have qualified for and received assistance through the HEAT program and have a past due bill amount or are at risk of disconnection.

Provided by: The Salvation Army

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Rocky Mountain Power Moratorium (Shut Off Protection)

Benefit: Protects eligible households from electricity shut off from Nov. 15th to March 15th as long as customers adhere to a payment plan.

Eligibility: Qualified for the HEAT program, have an active termination notice, and must meet one of the additional criteria listed

Provided by: Utah Department of Workforce Services

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United Way of Utah’s 211

Benefit: Resources for food assistance, housing, employment, and help for disabled, low-income, and older adults.

Eligibility: Call 211 or visit the website, as each benefit has different eligibility requirements.

Provided by: United Way of Utah (or calling 211)