GAP Online Application

Important Information: You must receive a grant from the Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in order to participate in CenterPoint Energy's Gas Affordability Program. If you have not received a grant from LIHEAP you will first need to apply for LIHEAP.

*Indicates required information

First Name *

Last Name *

Service Address: *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Phone Number *

E-Mail Address: *

CenterPoint Energy Gas Account Number *

You can find your account number on your bill. We cannot process your application without your account number. If you do not know your account number, call 612-372-4727 or 800-245-2377.

Is your gas currently disconnected? * Yes No

Did you receive a grant from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) since October 1st, 2023?* Yes No

What was your total household income for the past month?

Please include income from all sources (Gross Wages, Social Security Benefits, SSI, MFIP, GA, DWP, Veterans’ benefits, Unemployment Compensation, Workers’ Compensation, Retirement Income, Long/Short Term Disability, Alimony/Spousal Support, Self-employment).
Do NOT include child support, food support or earned income from K-12 students.

By signing this document, I am applying for the Gas Affordability Program and am agreeing to the following terms and conditions:

The signature will be an electronic representation of my signature for all purposes, including legally binding contracts – just the same as pen-and-paper signature or initials.
I have received Energy Assistance this heating season from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the current federal fiscal year.
If it is determined that my payment is already less than 2 percent of my annual household income, I will not be eligible for the GAP program.
I allow CenterPoint Energy to use payment information to evaluate the program.
I must make my monthly bill payment in order to stay in the program, to receive credit toward past due amounts and to prevent service disconnection.
Enrollment in the program is based on a first-come first-served basis.
I will notify CenterPoint Energy if there are changes in my income or my address.
Enrollment in this program will automatically cancel my Average Monthly Billing enrollment or any other previously agreed upon payment plan.