POSTED BY SBCS | Aug, 24, 2020 |

SBCS is now accepting applications from qualifying low-income families affected by COVID-19 for financial assistance to help past due utility bills.

Eligibility requirements and application

Requisitos para ser elegible y aplicación

This program, made possible by funding from the City of National City, will grant selected eligible families that live in National City with up to three payments of assistance for a maximum assistance of up to $1,000 per household based on need for utilities including gas, electric, phone and/or internet services assuring connectivity and student access to distance learning.

Applications will be accepted and processed on a first come, first served basis until all funds are exhausted.

To be considered for the program, you must meet each of the following qualifying factors listed below and complete and submit the application linked above.

  1. Must be a resident of National City
  2. Earn at or below 80% of the area median income (see chart on application)
  3. Be a family which is defined as having at least one minor dependent residing in the household
  4. Have a financial hardship related to COVID-19. This includes loss of income due to job loss, furlough, reduction in hours as a result of compliance with public health to self-quarantine or having to provide care for a minor child residing at home.

Applications that are completed in full, which includes submitting all required documentation, and meet all eligibility requirements will be processed. If the number of qualified applications exceeds the funding allocation, SBCS will organize a randomized lottery for all applicants that will provide an equal opportunity for selection.

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40 Responses

    • SBCS

      Hi Celia,

      You can apply by clicking the “Requisitos para ser elegible y aplicación” link on this page. Hope this helps and good luck!

      Reply
  • Liliana Abigail Martinez

    Les agradeseria mucho Si pudieran alludarme con mi bil de aseguransa y pago del carro

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    • SBCS

      Hi Liliana,

      We recommend you call 2-1-1 for assistance in those areas. Hope this helps!

      Reply
        • SBCS

          Hi Rosalinda,

          To be considered for the program, you must meet each of the following qualifying factors listed below and complete and submit the application linked above. No additional documents are required at this time.

          – Must be a resident of National City
          – Earn at or below 80% of the area median income (see chart on application)
          – Be a family which is defined as having at least one minor dependent residing in the household
          – Have a financial hardship related to COVID-19. This includes loss of income due to job loss, furlough, reduction in hours as a result of compliance with public health to self-quarantine or having to provide care for a minor child residing at home.

          Reply
          • Mike

            So if there is no child in the household but We Still need assistance theres nothing to help us?

    • SBCS

      Hi Jennifer,

      You can apply by clicking the “Eligibility requirements and application” link on this page.

      Reply
  • Daniel Rodriguez

    I live in National City and currently on workers comp do I qualify

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    • SBCS

      Hi Daniel,

      We encourage you to submit a completed application by the September 11, 2020 deadline and our team will let you know if we have any questions.

      Reply
  • JOCELYN LIRIO

    HelloI do not have.minor, but my son is a full time college student ,can I apply?

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    • SBCS

      Hi Jocelyn,

      We recommend applying by today’s deadline and we will let you know if we have any questions.

      Reply
  • Adriana

    Hi,
    I’m a resident in San Diego.
    Do you guys have a program for us Im not in national city. I do have a 4yr kid and my job has close its doors on me.

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      • SBCS

        Hi Dulce,

        The eligibility requirements and application links in English and Spanish are located at the top of this post.

        Reply
  • Haydee

    Hi i just received the email about the program i would like to ask when is the deadline for submission? Can i still submit my application?

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    • SBCS

      Hi Haydee,

      There is no deadline at this time. Applications will be accepted and processed on a first come, first served basis until all funds are exhausted.

      We hope you will apply soon!

      Reply
  • Maribel Espinoza

    Hello, i will like to request information on how to apply for Utility assistance since i am the only person working for our family of four. My income is 55k

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    • SBCS

      Hi Maribel,

      The eligibility requirements and application links in English and Spanish are located at the top of this post.

      We hope you will apply soon!

      Reply
  • Jazmin

    Hi! Is there any Utility Financial assistance program for Chula Vista Residents.. I live in chula vista and i would like to have Apply for a program like that

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    • SBCS

      Hi Natasha,

      You might qualify for another one of our assistance programs. Please email your current bills to utilityassistance@csbcs.org or drop them off at the National City Family Resource Center located at 304 W. 18th Street, Monday-Friday 8 am – 12 pm and 1 – 5 pm.

      Hope this helps!

      Reply

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