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Gas & Hydro Bill Assistance


Description

This listing describes the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) credit, and where to get emergency help to pay a utility bill

ONTARIO ELECTRICITY SUPPORT PROGRAM (OESP)

  • Applies $35-$113 credit directly on each monthly hydro bill for those below the Low Income Measure cutoff
  • to apply call 1-855-831-8151 (Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm) or see website here
  • if you need help applying call Salvation Army, Milton Community and Family Services, 905-875-1022

EMERGENCY HELP TO PAY UTILITY BILLS

Housing Stability Fund (one-time assistance for gas or hydro bills)

LOW-INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LEAP)

Provides emergency relief with financial grants for eligible low-income customers, for details see website here

  • amount is applied directly to the outstanding balance
  • for natural gas bills contact United Way Simcoe Muskoka, 1-855-487-5327
  • for electricity/hydro bills contact Salvation Army, Milton Community and Family Services, 905-875-1022
Eligibility

Low-income households

Application Process

Call for information

Languages
English
Fees
None
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Copyright
Halton Information Providers
Last Verified On
August 21, 2025
Location
Milton
Accessibility
Not Applicable
Hours of Operation

Call for information

Service Area(s)
Milton