How to Apply
At this time, GAF is closed due to limited funds. Please check back in the future for updates.
To apply for GAF assistance, please contact the non-profit organization in your area.
These funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and eligible customers can apply until the funds are depleted.
Need Help Paying Your Gas Bill?
If you're having difficulty paying your natural gas bill, the Gas Assistance Fund (GAF) may be able to provide you, or someone you know, with a one-time grant for the amount of the gas bill, not to exceed $100.00. Make an appointment with your local agency to submit an application.
The Gas Assistance Fund is a joint effort of SoCalGas® and United Way of Greater Los Angeles. United Way works with non-profit organizations throughout our service territory to manage the program.
How to Qualify
To qualify for GAF, you must meet the following requirements:
- The natural gas bill must be in the name of the applicant requesting assistance.
- The bill address must be the applicant’s primary residence.
- The applicant must not apply for more than the maximum GAF allowance for the current program year.
- The applicant must meet the income guidelines listed below:
| Household Size | Total yearly household income* not more than |
|---|---|
| 1-2 | $39,440 |
| 3 | $49,720 |
| 4 | $60,000 |
| 5 | $70,280 |
| 6 | $80,560 |
| 7 | $90,840 |
| 8 | $101,120 |
For each additional person in your household, add $10,280
*Includes current household income from all sources before deductions.
These income guidelines are effective June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024 until the funds are depleted.
Program interest is leading to higher call volumes
SoCalGas can’t accept or process applications for GAF. The non-profit agencies are not affiliated with SoCalGas, and have their own specific days and hours of availability to accept applications and answer questions. Please refer to the Agency List for more information.
Questions
For more information on this program, please call:
- English 1-877-238-0092
- Español 1-800-342-4545
- 國語 1-800-427-1429
- 粵語 1-800-427-1420
- 한국어 1-800-427-0471
- Tiếng Việt 1-800-427-0478
- For other languages 1-888-427-1345
- Hearing impaired (TDD) 1-800-252-0259
Share Your Warmth by Donating
Help your neighbors in need stay warm this season by donating.
The Gas Assistance Fund is funded by donations (including those from customers, shareholders and employees of SoCalGas) and administrated by the United Way of Greater Los Angeles.