More About π‘Utility Assistance in Porter County
With the increasing cost of living across America, many families find themselves struggling to make ends meet. The average electric bill in Indiana increased by 17% in 2025. This is only a small representation of the increase in utility bills we are all facing each month.
If you are someone who is unable to or struggling to pay your utility bills, you might qualify for assistance. Check out our list of local NWI community resources that can help you find out. There are multiple options to choose from, and we went ahead and found them for you!
Please be sure to check each resource carefully for instructions on how to get an application for assistance.
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
β’ Helps cover heating and cooling costs.
Click for Details
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π PORTER COUNTYπ
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Porter County Aging & Community Services
1005 N Campbell St
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 464-9736
An intake site for the Energy Assistance Program located in Valparaiso. In person and online application options are available.
Click the link below for direct access to their energy assistance details webpage:
Click for Details
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SALVATION ARMY
799 Capitol Road
South Haven, IN 46385
(219) 762-9191
Energy assistance available to qualified persons. Must call for more information about how to qualify.
Click the link for direct access to their website:
Click for Details
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United Way of Northwest Indiana
951 Eastport Center Drive, Valparaiso
219-464-3583
Provides housing stabilization services for rent and utilities to those in need. All applications are considered individually; assistance is not guaranteed.
email lindsey@unitedwaynwi.org
SERVICE AREA: Hammond
ELIGIBILITY: Must be able to illustrate level of need at screening (eviction notice, landlords affidavit of sale of rental house, disconnection notice, job loss, doubled up, or homeless)
Click for Details
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TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES
In Indiana, township trustees are elected officials required by law to provide emergency assistance for basic necessities, which includes, but is not limited to, electric, water, and heating fuel bills. Assistance is not guaranteed; it is based on eligibility, and the trustee must determine if the applicant is in a state of emergency.
You must apply in the township where you live; however, eligibility standards and application processes vary by township. In some instances, a paper application must be received before you are able to obtain an appointment. If you do not know your township, click this link and enter your address. Click for Details
When the information populates, the 7th line will reveal your township.
The trustee must make a decision within 72 hours (excluding weekends and holidays). In emergencies, assistance may be available the same day.
Boone Township Trustee
219-996-7121
boonetownshiptrustee@gmail.com
106 East Sigler Street, Hebron
Center Township Trustee
219-462-0810
202 Roosevelt, Valparaiso
jesse@centertownshiptrustee.net
Click for Details
Jackson Township Trustee
219-926-8270
jacksontwp@hotmail.com
318 East 1050 North, Chesterton
Liberty Township Trustee
219-242-8347
71 W US Highway 6, Valparaiso
libertytrustee@comcast.net
Click for Details
Morgan Township Trustee
219-733-2415
305 S 150 E, Valparaiso
morgantwptrustee@gmail.com
Click for Details
Pine Township Trustee
219-874-6531
nick.davey@pinetownshipin.org
Click for Details
Pleasant Township Trustee
219-766-3216
205 S Maple Street, Kouts
pleasanttrustee548@gmail.com
Click for Details
Portage Township Trustee
219-762-1623
3590 Willowcreek Road, Suite B, Portage
Click for Details
Porter Township Trustee
219-988-4444
454 W 300 S, Valparaiso
c.hendrons@portertownshipin.com
Click for Details
Union Township Trustee
219-759-1482
330 West US 30, Suite E, Valparaiso
Utt2014pocoin@gmail.com
Washington Township Trustee
219-531-0050
380 E. State Road 2, Valparaiso
washingtontwp64@gmail.com
Westchester Township Trustee
219-926-1405
100 West Indiana Avenue, Chesterton
westchestertrustee@gmail.com
Click for Details
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Utility Assistance in Additional NWI Counties
Lake County Click for Details
La Porte County Click for Details
Jasper County Click for Details
Newton County Click for Details
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If you are someone who is unable to or struggling to pay your utility bills, you might qualify for assistance. Check out our list of local NWI community resources that can help you find out. There are multiple options to choose from, and we went ahead and found them for you!
Please be sure to check each resource carefully for instructions on how to get an application for assistance.
***********************************
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
β’ Helps cover heating and cooling costs.
Click for Details
***********************************
π PORTER COUNTYπ
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Porter County Aging & Community Services
1005 N Campbell St
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 464-9736
An intake site for the Energy Assistance Program located in Valparaiso. In person and online application options are available.
Click the link below for direct access to their energy assistance details webpage:
Click for Details
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SALVATION ARMY
799 Capitol Road
South Haven, IN 46385
(219) 762-9191
Energy assistance available to qualified persons. Must call for more information about how to qualify.
Click the link for direct access to their website:
Click for Details
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United Way of Northwest Indiana
951 Eastport Center Drive, Valparaiso
219-464-3583
Provides housing stabilization services for rent and utilities to those in need. All applications are considered individually; assistance is not guaranteed.
email lindsey@unitedwaynwi.org
SERVICE AREA: Hammond
ELIGIBILITY: Must be able to illustrate level of need at screening (eviction notice, landlords affidavit of sale of rental house, disconnection notice, job loss, doubled up, or homeless)
Click for Details
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TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES
In Indiana, township trustees are elected officials required by law to provide emergency assistance for basic necessities, which includes, but is not limited to, electric, water, and heating fuel bills. Assistance is not guaranteed; it is based on eligibility, and the trustee must determine if the applicant is in a state of emergency.
You must apply in the township where you live; however, eligibility standards and application processes vary by township. In some instances, a paper application must be received before you are able to obtain an appointment. If you do not know your township, click this link and enter your address. Click for Details
When the information populates, the 7th line will reveal your township.
The trustee must make a decision within 72 hours (excluding weekends and holidays). In emergencies, assistance may be available the same day.
Boone Township Trustee
219-996-7121
boonetownshiptrustee@gmail.com
106 East Sigler Street, Hebron
Center Township Trustee
219-462-0810
202 Roosevelt, Valparaiso
jesse@centertownshiptrustee.net
Click for Details
Jackson Township Trustee
219-926-8270
jacksontwp@hotmail.com
318 East 1050 North, Chesterton
Liberty Township Trustee
219-242-8347
71 W US Highway 6, Valparaiso
libertytrustee@comcast.net
Click for Details
Morgan Township Trustee
219-733-2415
305 S 150 E, Valparaiso
morgantwptrustee@gmail.com
Click for Details
Pine Township Trustee
219-874-6531
nick.davey@pinetownshipin.org
Click for Details
Pleasant Township Trustee
219-766-3216
205 S Maple Street, Kouts
pleasanttrustee548@gmail.com
Click for Details
Portage Township Trustee
219-762-1623
3590 Willowcreek Road, Suite B, Portage
Click for Details
Porter Township Trustee
219-988-4444
454 W 300 S, Valparaiso
c.hendrons@portertownshipin.com
Click for Details
Union Township Trustee
219-759-1482
330 West US 30, Suite E, Valparaiso
Utt2014pocoin@gmail.com
Washington Township Trustee
219-531-0050
380 E. State Road 2, Valparaiso
washingtontwp64@gmail.com
Westchester Township Trustee
219-926-1405
100 West Indiana Avenue, Chesterton
westchestertrustee@gmail.com
Click for Details
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Utility Assistance in Additional NWI Counties
Lake County Click for Details
La Porte County Click for Details
Jasper County Click for Details
Newton County Click for Details
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