💡Utility Assistance in Lake County, Indiana

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)
➢ Helps cover heating and cooling costs.
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🏠LAKE COUNTY🏠

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Lake County Community Services
1450 E Joliet St #202
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 663-0627
LCCS, Inc. serves as an intake site for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. (primarily virtual. No walk-in or in-person appointments will be conducted at LCCS.)
Click the link below for direct access to their energy assistance program details:
Click for Details

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Gary Neighborhood Services
300 W 21st Ave
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 883-0431
Energy Assistance Program that helps the residents of Gary. Appointment is needed. Must arrive 10 minutes before appointment and must have all of the required documents.
Below is a direct link to their rules and list of documents required to complete the application:
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Catholic Charities
📍Hammond Office
5947 Hohman Avenue
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 932-2530
📍East Chicago Office
2105 Broadway
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 398-2435
📍Gary Office
940 Broadway
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 886-3549
Utility Assistance location for those who qualify for help. Please call the office closest to you to set up an appointment. Click the link below for direct access to the list of documents required to complete an application:
Click for Details

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CoAction
5240 Fountain Dr
Crown Point, IN 46307
Main Office: (219)794-1829
Toll-Free: (800) 826-7871
An intake site for the Energy Assistance Program located in Crown Point. Can fill out a form online or in person.
Click the link below for direct access to their utility assistance webpage:
Click for Details

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Community Services of Northwest Indiana
824 Hoffman St
Hammond, IN 46327
(219) 932-4800
An intake site for the Energy Assistance Program located in Hammond. In person and online application options are available.
Click the link below for direct access to their application instructions:
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.

LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES

Calumet Township Trustee
219-880-4000
610 Connecticut St, Gary
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Cedar Creek Township Trustee
219-696-9713
151 N Fremont St, Lowell

Center Township Trustee
219-663-0250
1450 E Joliet St Cnd A Ste 103, Crown Point
Click for Details

Eagle Creek Township Trustee
219-996-4572
8305 E 173rd Ave, Hebron

Hanover Township Trustee
219-374-7443
13330 Parrish Ave PO Box 1, Cedar Lake
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Hobart Township Trustee
219-942-0055
1421 W 37th Ave, Hobart
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North Township Trustee
*2 Locations
219-932-2530
5947 Holman Ave, Hammond
(219) 398-2435
2100 Broadway St, East Chicago
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Ross Township Trustee
219-769-2111
26 W 73rd Ave, Merrillville
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St. John Township Trustee
219-865-2705
1515 Lincoln Hwy, Schererville
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West Creek Township Trustee
219-671-0171
18046 White Oak Ave PO Box 84, Lowell
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Winfield Township Trustee
219-663-7027
10645 Randolph St, Crown Point
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Utility Assistance in Additional NWI Counties
La Porte County Click for Details
Porter County Click for Details
Jasper County Click for Details
Newton County Click for Details

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