HCD | Utility Assistance

TAP Housing and Community Development emergency utility assistance program is designed to help TANF eligible families who are in a temporary financial crisis due to unavoidable circumstances with utility payments.  The program is open to families that reside in one of the following jurisdictions Roanoke City, Roanoke County, City of Salem, Botetourt County, City of Clifton Forge, City of Covington, Alleghany County Rockbridge County Craig County City of Lexington and Buena Vista.

The program provides financial assistance not to exceed $75.00 for water, $150.00 for gas and $100.00 for electric payments.  Applications are accepted Thursday from 9:00a.m.- 1:00p.m. in the Crystal Tower Building located at 145 Campbell Avenue in Roanoke or at the Bostic-Farmer Education and Training Center located at 118 S. Lexington Avenue in Covington or at the Outreach Center located at 13 Preston Street in Lexington.

 Contact: Ms. Sonya Cooper 540-345-6781 ext. 4358 (Roanoke)

                Ms. Anne St. Clair 540 962-6328 (Covington)

                Mr. Michael Thompson 540 463-9527 (Lexington)