Douglas County residents who have struggled to pay their utility bills amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic are can now get some assistance thanks to federal CARES Act dollars.
Metropolitan Utilities District and Omaha Public Power District customers can now apply for utility assistance from the federally funded program. In July, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners voted to allocate $4 million in funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act for utility assistance.
Funding is administered through Dollar Energy Fund and local agencies. Customers may apply for assistance through a secure online portal here.
M.U.D. customers are encouraged to visit mudomaha.com/covid19relief for more information, including eligibility guidelines, documentation requirements and additional utility assistance programs. OPPD customers may visit oppd.com/eap for more information on CARES Act and other energy assistance programs.