💡Utility Assistance in La Porte 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)
➢ Helps cover heating and cooling costs.
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🏠LAPORTE COUNTY🏠

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TEN2030 is the central hub of information for La Porte County, Indiana.
The Resource Library allows you to locate resources that help make your community a healthier place.
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North Central Community Action Agencies
301 E 8th St #109
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-0351
An intake site for the Energy Assistance Program located in Michigan City. Online applications and in person applications are accepted. No appointment needed for application drop-off. Appointment needed for full application in person.
Click the link below for direct access to their utility assistance webpage along with required document list:
Click for Details

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Catholic Charities of La Porte County
219-663-8417
321 W 11th St, Michigan City
outreach@catholic-charities.org
Click for Details

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La Porte County Division of Family Resources
(219) 326-5870
1551 S Woodland Ave, La Porte
Click for Details

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Bethany Lutheran Church
(219) 362-3312
102 G St, La Porte
Rent and & Utility Bill Assistance Program.
Interested residents can call or stop by to pick-up an application.

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Salvation Army - La Porte
(219) 362-7679
3240 Monroe St, La Porte
Financial & Holiday Assistance. Provides the working poor, low income, and other individuals with help for paying bills, prescription medications, rent assistance, and information on such resources as the Indiana foreclosure prevention network.
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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.

Cass Township Trustee
219-733-2816
11191 W 1250 S, Wanatah

Center Township Trustee
219-362-2736
1700 Lincolnway Place, Suite 6, LaPorte
Tuesdays from 9am to 5pm by appointment
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Clinton Township Trustee
219-851-5156
7101 S 900 W, Westville

Coolspring Township Trustee
219-872-2181
1411 S. Woodland Ave, Suite A, Michigan City
Thursdays from 9am to 5pm by appointment

Dewey Township Trustee
801 E Main St, Lacrosse
219-754-2739

Galena Township Trustee
6555 N 300 E, La Porte
219-778-4932

Hanna Township Trustee
219-797-5735
15 E Hopper St, PO Box 205, Hanna

Hudson Township Trustee
6228 N 900 E, New Carlisle
574-904-2012
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Johnson Township Trustee
574-298-9490
7007 E 1000 S, Walkerton

Kankakee Township Trustee
219-362-2391
0185 E 400 N, La Porte

Lincoln Township Trustee
219-393-0025
2422 S Taylor Rd, Mill Creek
Click for Details

Michigan Township Trustee
2601 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City
219-874-5201
By appointment only

New Durham Township Trustee
219-649-1224
6821 W Joliet Rd, La Porte
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Noble Township Trustee
219-363-6157
4702 W 800 S, Union Mills

Pleasant Township Trustee
219-608-5719
3782 S St Rd 104, La Porte

Prairie Township Trustee
219-754-2339
5554 W 1800 S, Lacrosse

Scipio Township Trustee
219-608-1853
1482 W 500 S, La Porte

Springfield Township Trustee
219-325-0809
0227 W 650 N, La Porte

Union Township Trustee
219-393-3315
PO Box 25, Kingsford Heights
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Washington Township Trustee
219-561-0909
0782 E 400 S, La Porte

Wills Township Trustee
219-393-8011
5237 E 50 N, Rolling Prairie

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Utility Assistance in Additional NWI Counties
Lake County Click for Details
Porter County Click for Details
Jasper County Click for Details
Newton County Click for Details

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