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Emergency Financial Assistance

Martin County offers emergency financial assistance to help low-income residents with payment of bills for electric, water, and rent. If you have a delinquent bill and meet federal poverty level guidelines, you may qualify for assistance. Below are the details of the available programs.

Water Bill Assistance

Lend a Hand Program

Helps Martin County residents who are customers of Martin County Utilities with past-due water bills.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • Must be a resident of Martin County.
  • Must be a customer of Martin County Utilities.
  • Must be below 200% of the federal poverty level.
  • Must have a crisis preventing payment.
  • Maximum assistance amount: $200
  • Can only apply for assistance once every 2 years.

HOW TO APPLY

  1. Complete the Water Assistance Application (PDF).
  2. Include copies or photos of all supporting documentation (listed on the application).
  3. Email the completed application to financialassist@martin.fl.us
  4. Applications will be reviewed, and the applicant will be contacted regarding eligibility and next steps.

If you are unable to complete the application online, call Martin County Human Services at (772) 288-5785 to schedule an appointment, and we will arrange for you to complete the application at our office located at 435 SE Flagler Avenue in Stuart.

Electric Bill Assistance

Care to Share Program

Assists Martin County residents with past-due or final notice bills from Florida Power & Light (FPL).

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • Must be a resident of Martin County.
  • Must meet the income threshold as specified in Table 1.1 (included in the application).
  • Must have a past-due or final notice FPL bill.
  • Must have a crisis preventing payment.
  • Must have a plan to pay future bills.
  • Maximum assistance amount: $750
  • Can only apply for assistance once every 12 months.

HOW TO APPLY

  1. Complete the Electric Assistance Application (PDF).
  2. Include copies or photos of all supporting documentation (listed on the application).
  3. Email the completed application to financialassist@martin.fl.us
  4. Applications will be reviewed, and the applicant will be contacted regarding eligibility and next steps.

If you are unable to complete the application online, call Martin County Human Services at (772) 288-5785 to schedule an appointment, and we will arrange for you to complete the application at our office located at 435 SE Flagler Avenue in Stuart.

Contact Us

For any additional questions about emergency financial assistance, please select the "Submit a Request for Help or Information" button below to submit an inquiry online, or contact Martin County Human Services Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at (772) 288-5456.

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