Eligibility for CEAP is based on the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
Proof of Citizenship or Legal Residency is required.

U.S Department of Health and Human Services Federal Poverty Guidelines

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed or processed. We encourage all applicants to ensure their submissions are complete to avoid delays or disqualification.

Documentation is required for every household member:

US Citizen:

(One of the following documents is required for each household member):

• Birth Certificate with D.L. or ID
• U.S. Passport
• Certificate of Naturalization/Citizenship with Driver License or Identification Card

Permanent Resident:

• Permanent Resident Card and Driver License or Identification Card

Income:

Income must be submitted for all household members employed.

1. If you receive paycheck stubs, submit the consecutive stubs for the thirty (30) days prior to the date the application was signed for all household members employed.
2. If you receive the following monthly payments, an Award Letter from 2025 is required: (Bank statements CANNOT be accepted)
   • Social Security (SS) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
   • Housing/Section 8 Assistance – Proof of utility reimbursement
   • Retirement or Pension
   • VA or VA Disability Benefits
   • DD-214
   • Insurance / Workman’s Comp / Annuity Payments
   • Child Support / Unemployment Benefits / Food Stamp / SNAP or TANF
   • Child Support or Unemployment Benefits: Provide a Payment Detail Summary (Letter must reflect on or after date of signed application)
   • Food Stamp / SNAP or TANF: Benefit letter must be within 30 days of application date.
3. If you are unemployed and not receiving any income, are self-employed, paid in cash, or receiving family support, a written Declaration of Income Statement will be needed as documentation.

Current Electric Bill:

Provide complete bill – You must submit a front and back copy of your electric bill showing meter number and service address. If disconnect notice, provide disconnect electric bill and previous bill statement.

Current Gas Bill:

Provide complete bill – You must submit a front and back copy of your gas bill showing meter number and service address.

Proof of citizenship or legal residency:

Documentation for every household member is required: Birth certificate and ID or U.S. Passport or Certificate of Naturalization and ID or Permanent resident card.

If declaring children other than your own, a non-expired notarized letter that proves you have custody over children will be required.

To Apply (English)

To better assist you, we accept applications by appointment only. Please use the link
below to request an appointment.

https://forms.office.com/r/fJC9UzhXP2?origin=lprLink

Important: Submitting
a request does NOT guarantee an appointment. Appointments will
be scheduled in the order requests are received and will depend on available
funding. If an appointment can be scheduled, you will be contacted directly
with the details. If appointments are unavailable, you’ll be placed on a
waitlist.

For any questions, please contact our office at (956) 423-1100. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

To Apply (Spanish):

Programa Integral de Asistencia Energética (CEAP)

Para poder atenderle mejor, las solicitudes se aceptan únicamente con cita previa. Por favor solicite una cita usando el enlace de abajo.

https://forms.office.com/r/fJC9UzhXP2?origin=lprLink
Importante: Entregando este formulario NO garantiza una cita. Las citas se programarán en el orden en que se reciben los formularios y dependerán de los fondos disponibles. Si podemos programar su cita, nos comunicaremos directamente con usted para informarle la fecha y hora. Todas las demás personas serán colocadas en una lista de espera. 

Para cualquier pregunta, por favor comuníquese con nuestra oficina al (956) 423-1100. Nuestro horario de atención es de lunes a viernes, de 9:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. y de 1:00 p.m. a 4:00 p.m.

The SHARE Program offers bill payment assistance to Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) residential customers who meet specific criteria. To apply for the SHARE Program, BPUB residential customers may submit their applications through Community Action Corporation of South Texas, located at 519 E Madison St, Brownsville, TX 78520.

The following documents will be required: 

• BPUB billing statement 

• Proof of income for the last 30 days 

• Any supporting documents for  unemployment or underemployment 

To find out more about eligibility or to download an application, click here.