Housing Relief - Energy Assistance - United Way

Rent Relief:

Montana Housing’s Emergency Housing Assistance program provides rent, security deposit, mortgage payment, and/ or hazard insurance assistance as-needed for Montanans who have lost a job or substantial income loss as a result of COVID-19.

• https://housing.mt.gov/Rental-Housing/CovidHousingAssist

Northwestern Energy:
If you're concerned about your ability to pay your bill, please contact them right away.

• 888-467-2669

You may qualify for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP), or Emergency Bill Assistance from Energy Share Montana.

• http://www.northwesternenergy.com/
• Follow the link to ‘Our COVID-19 response’ > Need help with your bills

Phone and internet:
FCC announced the Keep Americans Connected Initiative. In order to ensure that Americans do not lose their broadband or telephone connectivity.  More than 700 companies and associations have signed the Chairman's pledge to Keep Americans Connected. These companies have vowed to:

• Not terminate service to any residential or small business customers because of their inability to pay their bills due to the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic;
• Waive any late fees that any residential or small business customers incur because of their economic circumstances related to the coronavirus pandemic; and
• Open its Wi-Fi hotspots to any American who needs them
• https://www.fcc.gov/keep-americans-connected

United Way
United Way is supporting communities across the world struggling to cope with COVID-19, protecting the most vulnerable. Helping people most in need access food, shelter, vital information and more through United Way’s global network.  Services are available throughout Montana.

• Butte and Anaconda
• Cascade County 
• Greater Gallatin
• Lewis and Clark Area
• ​Missoula County 
• Yellowstone County