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WV Homeowners Rescue Program - Utility/Internet Assistance

West Virginia Housing Development Fund · State program

Up to $2,500 for utility assistance, plus up to $300 for internet

West Virginia provides utility assistance that can pay delinquent electric, gas, home energy, water, and sewer bills, plus a one-time internet stipend. The utility piece is limited to $2,500 per household.

Last verified: September 2, 2026
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Program details

How it works

The state’s utility assistance page says Utility/Internet Assistance provides funds to resolve delinquent utility payments and a one-time stipend for internet access services.

What the money covers

Covered utilities include:

  • Electric
  • Gas
  • Home energy
  • Water
  • Sewer

The page also says households may receive a one-time internet stipend.

Amounts and limits

  • Utility assistance is limited to $2,500 per household.
  • Internet stipends are limited to $300 per household.

What a homeowner should know

This is utility-bill relief, not a direct hardening grant. The official page says homeowners generally must be at least one installment payment in arrears on the applicable utility.

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