Water/Sewer Utility Bill Assistance Program

About the Program

The Marion County Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (EAP) provides financial assistance to low-income households to maintain utility services during the winter heating season. This 2022-2023 program will include assistance with electric, heating, and water (when funding is available).

The John Boner Neighborhood Center and many community organizations within Marion County are collaborating to deliver the 2022-2023 Marion County Energy Assistance Program.

Beginning October 1, throughout Marion County, households will be able to pick up a paper EAP application from John Boner Neighborhood Centers, 2236 E. 10th St. Please go to door #2 in the parking lot. Please check the boxes affixed to the building for an application. Applications may be return to the same location using the gray drop box slot at door #2.
To learn more about Eligibility, Click Here.

 

Apply Online
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we strongly encourage everyone applying online.
Click Here to submit an application and all documents online.
If applying online, please DO NOT submit a paper application or schedule an appointment.

 

Schedule an Appointment
Beginning October 24, 2022 you will be able to schedule a phone appointment to complete your EAP application. You may schedule by using this link app.capappointments.com or you may call (317) 559-7016 to receive assistance with scheduling an appointment. Additional appointments are typically added daily. Whether scheduling your phone appointment through the online portal or with operator assistance, these are the same appointments. The phone operators do not have any additional appointments available. Again, we do encourage all that can, to complete their EAP application online themselves.

 

Drop-off Paperwork
Starting October 3, 2022 you can also drop off the paper application at the John Boner Neighborhood Centers, 2236 East 10th Street, Indianapolis 46201
Door # 2, Secure “Gray” Drop Box Slot

 

Important Dates
October 3, 2022 Online and Mail-in applications accepted
October 24, 2022 Begin Scheduling of Phone Appointments
November 1, 2022 Phone EAP Appointments to Begin
May 15, 2023 Last Day to Submit EAP Application

 

For Lawrence residents, the local service provider is the John H. Boner Community Center at 2236 East 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201. Their web address is http://jbncenters.org/, and their phone number is (317) 633-8210. You may contact them to discuss eligibility and for assistance with the application process. Applicants may also submit their application through an online portal link at http://eap.ihcda.in.gov. However, be advised that if you encounter any difficulties or have any questions, those questions should be directed toward the local service provider noted above.

 

Community Centers and Other Resources

1. Community Alliance of the Far Eastside (CAFÉ)                               

8902 e 38th St                                                                           

317-890-3288                                                                                    

2. LaPlaza                                                                                         

8902 E 38th St                                                                                      

317-890-3292

3. Edna Martin Christian Center                                 

2605 e 25th St                                                                                     

317-637-3776                                                                                    

4. John Boner Community Center                                              

2236 e 10th

317-633-8210

5. C.A.G.I.  (Community Action of Greater Indianapolis)                                                                                        

3266 N. Meridian St.                                                          

Indianapolis, IN 46208                                                                     

317-396-1800                                                                                                                                                          

6. Mt. Carmel Baptist Church

9610 E. 42nd St.                                                                                       

Indianapolis, IN 46235

317-890-2740                                                                            

7. New Beginnings Fellowship Church                              

2125 N. German Church Rd                                                     

Indianapolis, IN 46235                                                              

317-891-3318                                                                            

8. Eastern Star Church                                                        

5750 30th St                                                                              

Indianapolis, IN 46218

317-591-5050                                                                                               

9. 211 – community resource

www.in211.org                                                                                                                                                                     

10.    Step-Up (felons only – check with probation officer for contact information)

11. Lawrence Township Trustee’s Office     

        4455 McCoy St

        317-890-0011

12. Caring Place Church

2901 N. Post Rd

317-897-7100

13. PACE (felons only)

         317-612-6800

14. Ross Foundation

8901 E. 42nd St.

317-597-5550

 

Other Marion County Resources

1. Catholic Charities Indianapolis Center

       1435 N. Illinois St.

       317-236-1512

2. Salvation Army Social Services

3. Metro Baptist Center

                952 N. Pennsylvania St.

                317-687-0075

4. Seeds of Hope (women only)

                1425 S. Mickley Ave

                317-244-0203

 

Veterans Assistance ONLY  (do not call if you are not a vet)

1. Veteran Families United        

2. PenFed Foundation for Disabled Veterans

3. Volunteers of America

for Veterans Rent Assist & Temp Housing assistance

1-855-332-8387 

4. Financial Assistance Office

1-800-403-0864

5. HUD VASH

1-877-424-3838 – rent assistance.