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Utility Assistance Program

BakerRipley

BakerRipley's Utility Assistance Program supports Neighbors in Harris, Brazoria, and Galveston Counties with payment of their electricity, gas, or propane utility bills; the assistance is provided thanks to funding from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. BakerRipley Utility Assistance does not cover water bill payment. Applications are currently closed; applications are expected to reopen on Monday, November 9, and in-person appointments to apply for Utility Assistance in November will be available starting Monday, October 26.

How to start

To schedule an in-person appointment to apply, call the BakerRipley Utility Assistance Hotline at 713-590-2327. Only one application per household per calendar year (January–December) is allowed, and incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Counties served
Harris, Brazoria, Galveston
Payers listed by the source
Unknown

Source-checked Oct 28, 2026

Availability not confirmed

Contact the organization to confirm current availability and eligibility.

Source: BakerRipley — Utility Assistance page · 2026

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