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Shasta County assistance programs
The primary place to turn to for help is the Shasta County Community Action Agency. They run several programs that assist residents, and they can also refer people to other local agencies, and provide them information if need be on federal and state of California assistance programs.
Utility bill assistance program
This program will help local residents as counselors will partner with local utility and gas companies. The agency will provide funding that will be used to pay past due utility accounts. This financial assistance will allow the low income client to keep their service on and therefore remain in their home or apartment. By paying the late fees on the customers account, the customer will avoid having their power turned off an avoid eviction notices. Another main benefit of this program is it will allow the family to use their own money for paying for their other essential needs such as medication, food, prescriptions, transportation, gas, rent, and mortgages
Water Heater Replacement program
This program is targeted at low income families, seniors, and the disabled. If a water heater is broken or even outdating or needs replacement funding may be available for the applicant.
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Low interest loans for home repairs
Another program that was implemented by Shasta County Housing and Community Action is one that offers a low-interest loan for the repair, modernization or update of your home. The housing program is available in the un-incorporated area of Shasta County. The loans are very low interest, and the loan amounts range from $5,000.00 to $90,000.00. Repairs can include new roofs or repairs, window replacement, water heaters, insulation, and much more.
Rent assistance and eviction prevention
Another resource offered by the Shasta County Community Action Agency is the federal government funded Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program. This program provides low income families with both short term and long term money for paying rent. Qualified applicants can receive up to 18 months of rent payments. Money for utility and heating bills is also available. Unfortunately many low-income and unemployed individuals have had their utilities turned off for failure to pay, which then leads to evictions, and this program is intended to prevent evictions.
Other options for low income families
The above are just a few examples of what people can get help with. Some other free services offered include the Section 8 Tenant-based Housing Choice Voucher Program, the Family Self-sufficiency Program, and much more.
Call the Shasta County Community Action Agency, which is headquartered in Redding, at (530) 225-5160.
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