Utility Bill and Rental Assistance

Drive Up Event offering safe, in-person access to Utility Bill Assistance, Rental Assistance, VITA Tax Preparation Assistance and Home Mortgage Assistance. This event will take place on June 11, 2021 from 8:30AM-1PM. Event is located in Berkeley Electric Cooperative Awendaw Location’s Parking Lot. Eligibility guidelines & document requirements listed in event page posts. Please come in vehicle, with mask & all required documents. Drive Up service will be available.
Event May Be Postponed Or Cancelled Due To Inclement Weather. If So, Scheduled Appointments Will Be Contacted Directly. Please Watch Our Palmetto CAP Facebook Page For Updates!

Utility Bill and Rental Assistance Eligibility Guidelines and Document Requirements: 

• be a resident of Berkeley, Dorchester, or Charleston County
• legible valid SC state-issued picture ID for the application (with a current address)
• if anyone in the household is in the military, please bring proof of active duty or veteran status
• legible Social Security cards for all household members
• proof of income for everyone who lives in your home
• if the applicant has earnings or wages, they will need to provide  their pay stub (examples are monthly, semi-monthly, bi-weekly, weekly, or daily)
• if the applicant receives Social Security, SSI, pension, or retirement, they will need their current benefit award letter
• proof of income includes but not limited to: TANF/AFDC, Monthly Utility Check, Unemployment insurance, alimony, monthly stipends, adoption subsides, child support, ect. If child support is paid voluntary, a signed statement from the payer must be presented.
• if it is court-ordered, then a statement from the court must be presented. If the applicant is receiving weekly unemployment insurance, a printout can be obtained at www.mybenifits.dew.sc.gov or by calling 1-866-832-1724