City of Newberry
Utility Assistance Program
Instructions and Guidelines
Before applying for Newberry utility assistance program you must apply to Central Florida Community Action Agency. You must schedule an appointment with CFCAA by calling their office between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Friday at (352) 373-7667. Documents to be provided at your appointment include: Copies of photo ID’s of each member of household, copies of Social Security cards, proof of income and/or copies of last 4 payroll stubs, proof of any other income including Social Security benefits, food stamp letter, child support, etc., copy of lease agreement or property ownership, as well as any other documents specifically requested by CFCAA. Make sure you mention that you live in the City of Newberry. This is a high call volume line, please be patient and continue to schedule your appointment.
The City of Newberry’s Utility Assistance Program provides utility assistance to qualified low-income residential customers. Assistance will be provided to eligible applicants up to fifty percent (50%) of the utility bill with a maximum benefit of $200.00. Applicants may receive assistance a maximum of three (3) times within the fiscal year, before applying for a second or third utility assistance, the applicant will need to apply for a weatherization grant with Central Florida Community Action Agency.
The application must be completed and turned in by the 15th of each month. The Committee will meet and review applications 3 days after CAA meets. Applications will remain in a pending status until all required documentation has been received and approved by the Utility Assistance Committee. Applicants will then be notified of the status of their application.
To qualify for assistance your total household income must be within 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. The Applicants living in federally subsidized housing, including Section 8, are not eligible for the utility assistance.
Please call (352) 373-7667 to schedule an appointment and get application information.
Please complete an application and return to Newberry City Hall with the following documentation attached:
- COPY of your Photo ID
- COPY of Social Security cards for all household members
- Proof of income (prior three months)
- Proof of any other income, (S.S. benefit letters, child support, etc.)
- Most recent utility bill – Applicant’s name must appear on the bill and account must be active 90 days prior to application
