Services
- Adults 50+
- Computer Classes
- Research Corner
- Help
- How to Get Notices from the Library
- Job and Business
- Language Communities
- Library Card
- Meeting Rooms
- Military Connections
- Online Services
- Outreach
- Pierce County Library 2030: Facilities Master Plan
- Reserve a Computer
- Test Proctoring
- Tools for Tough Economic Times
- Adult Education
- Book List - Living on Less
- Book List - Tough Economic Times
- Charities and Community Services
- Cities Within Pierce County
- Clothing Resources
- Computer Classes at Pierce County Library
- Economic Stimulus and Recovery
- Food Resources
- Homeowner Loans and Assistance
- Job Search Links
- Keyboarding and Computer Basics
- Legal Help and Information
- Library Helping in Hard Economic Times
- Personal Money and Finance
- Resume Help
- Shelters and Transitional Housing
- Transportation
- Unemployment
- Utility Assistance
- Wireless Access
Utility Assistance
StimulusTax Credits for Energy Efficiency – From Energy Star, find tax credit information for energy improvements on existing homes and new construction, as well as information on credits for energy efficient cars.
Gig Harbor/Peninsula FISH Food Bank – Rental and utility assistance to Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula residents.
Phone: 253-858-6179
Lakewood Area Shelter Association – Rental and utility assistance to Lakewood Area residents.
Phone: 253-532-5320
Metropolitan Development Council – Housing for low-income individuals and families, help with child care for homeless families, utility bills, family counseling and drug and alcohol counseling.
Address: 721 S. Fawcett, Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: 253-597-6728
Our Lady Queen of Heaven-Saint Vincent de Paul – Assists with rent, utilities, bus tickets, and gas. Provides outreach services to residents living in specified boundaries within the following zip codes: 98387, 98445, 98580.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Address: 14601 A St South, Tacoma, WA 98444
Phone: 253-537-5266
Pierce County Veterans Bureau – Rental, utility and food assistance for low-income and homeless veterans in Pierce County.
Phone: 253-798-7449
Saint Charles Borromeo Parish - Provides utility assistance for residents living within parish boundaries. Call during hours of operation to apply for services.
Hours: Tuesday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Phone: 253-565-7655
Tacoma Public Utilities - Offers a budget payment plan in which customers pay a set month amount for four months based on billing history. Based on usage, the monthly amount is re-evaluated in the fifth month and can fluctuate.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Phone: 253-502-8600
Washington Telephone Assistance Program - The Washington Telephone Assistance Program (WTAP) helps eligible low-income Washingtonians afford a home phone. The program also helps the homeless access a community voice mailbox.
National
Low Income Energy Assistance Program
Weatherizing Assistance Program
Finding More
Many Charities and Community Services may also offer utility and/or referral assistance.
2-1-1 United Way Directory - Find resources for utilities assistance and other community services.
