Record #: MIL4011
Last Full Update: 05 Jul 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone Winter Warmth 905-845-3811 ext 108; 
LEAP 905-875-1022

Agency Information

Funding United Way - Winter Warmth ; Union Gas (Winter Warmth), Milton Hydro (LEAP)

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

This listing describes the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) credit, and where to get emergency help to pay a utility bill  
 
ONTARIO ELECTRICITY SUPPORT PROGRAM (OESP) 

  • Applies $35-$113 credit directly on each monthly hydro bill for those below the Low Income Measure cutoff 
  • to apply call 1-855-831-8151 (Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm) or see website here 
  • if you need help applying call Salvation Army, Milton Community and Family Services, 905-875-1022 

EMERGENCY HELP TO PAY UTILITY BILLS 

Housing Stability Fund (one-time assistance for gas or hydro bills)

LOW-INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LEAP)

Provides emergency relief with financial grants of up to $1000 per calendar year for eligible low-income customers

  • amount is applied directly to the outstanding balance
  • for natural gas bills contact United Way Simcoe Muskoka, 1-855-487-5327
  • for electricity/hydro bills contact Salvation Army, Milton Community and Family Services, 905-875-1022
Hours

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Areas Served Milton
Eligibility Low-income households
Application

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Languages English
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Milton
Physical Access Unknown

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Income Programs ; Topic Guides
HCSD Sub Heading Assistance Programs ; Special Topics
Service Categories Utility Assistance

Agency Overview

Locations for this Service


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