De Soto Multi-Service Center:
Utility Assistance
The Johnson County Utility Assistance program provides financial assistance to Johnson County individuals and families experiencing difficulty paying their electricity, natural gas, water, propane, heating wood, or sewage bills.
Contact Information Jodi Hitchcock, LMSW
Community Social Services Manager
P.O. Box 551 / 32905 W. 84th St.
De Soto, KS 66018
(913) 583-1152 / voice
(913) 583-1888 / fax
Jodi.hitchcock@jocogov.org
Community Services Management
Utility Assistance
Emergency Assistance
Other Services
Frequent Questions
Am I eligible to receive utility assistance?
Whom do I call to apply for assistance?
What do I need to bring to my appointment?
How much assistance is available?
How often may I receive assistance?
From what sources does the funding come?
How can I donate money to be used for utility assistance?
Am I eligible to receive utility assistance?
Your family may receive utility assistance if:
- Your home is located within the boundaries of Johnson County.
- Your household meets the income guidelines.
- You have a past-due utility bill in the name of an adult household member.
- Your payment history shows recent payment to the utility company.
- You have not received Johnson County Utility Assistance funds in the past year.
Whom do I call to apply for assistance?
Contact De Soto Multi-Service Center at (913) 583-1152.
What do I need to bring to my appointment for utility assistance?
- Proof of income
- Social Security cards
- Most recent utility bill for which you are requesting assistance
- Proof of recent payment
How much assistance is available?
Yearly benefit amounts vary, based upon funding available.
How often may I receive assistance?
Assistance may be provided one time in a year.
From what sources does the funding come?
We have several funding sources for utility assistance in Johnson County.
- The Johnson County Utility Assistance program: Matching county/city funds
- Dollar-Aid: KCPL funds
- Johnson County Wastewater
- Local community funds: Private donations used for utility assistance
How can I donate money to be used for utility assistance?
We are grateful for donations of money for utility assistance. There is a great need in this area, and the funds we have are limited. To donate money to help in a specific area, contact the Multi-Service Center that serves your school district or call the Utility Assistance program manager, (913) 897-3991.
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