Early version. Independent, not run by the City or any utility. Not legal advice.

Get your paperwork ready for water, gas, and electric bill help

Answer a few questions and get a checklist of what to bring and where to apply. Most denied water applications are missing papers, not over the income limit.

We don't save what you type. We never ask for your name, Social Security number, or account number.

1. Which bills do you need help with? Water (Philadelphia Water) Gas (PGW) Electric (PECO)

2. Do you rent or own your home? Rent Own

3. Whose name is on each bill?

Water bill

Mine My landlord's Someone else's

PGW gas bill

Mine Someone else's

PECO electric bill

Mine Someone else's

4. Your household How many people live in your home, including you? About how much does your household make in a year, before taxes? (optional)

5. Where does your household's money come from? Check all that apply. Paycheck from a job Social Security, SSI, disability, unemployment, pension, or cash assistance Self-employed, gig, or cash work Money from someone else (family help, child support) No income right now

6. Anything else? I got a shutoff notice, or my service is already off Someone applying is 65 or older