TDHCA CEAP, Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)

Available Energy Assistance

About This Program

TDHCA CEAP, Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program is available to homeowners and renters in Fort Worth, TX.

TDHCA's Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP), Texas's version of LIHEAP, provides energy bill payment assistance to low-income Texas households. Benefits help pay electric and gas utility bills and may include a crisis component for emergency situations. In Tarrant County, CEAP is administered through Community Action Partners.

Paid directly to utility provider on behalf of household

Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

In Fort Worth, TX, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • Energy bill assistance for income-qualified Fort Worth households
  • Income limit: 125% of Federal Poverty Level
  • Covers electric and gas utility bills; crisis assistance available
  • Administered by Tarrant County Community Action Partners
  • Call CAP Tarrant County at (817) 531-7676

How to Apply

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817-531-7676

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
  • Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Rolling, subject to annual funding

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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for TDHCA CEAP, Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program in Fort Worth?

TDHCA CEAP, Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program is open to homeowners and renters in Fort Worth, TX. It serves seniors.

How do I apply for TDHCA CEAP, Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program in Fort Worth, TX?

Apply directly with Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) using the official program link on this page or call 817-531-7676. There is no middleman and no fee.

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