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Program Notice: California Arrearage Payment Program Notice 2021-01

The Department of Community Services and Development has released general information and guidance regarding the implementation of the newly established California Arrearage Payment Program (CAPP).

CAPP Program Notice 2021-01 provides an overview for the general public and state energy utility companies on the California Arrearage Payment Program, which offers financial assistance to help reduce past due energy bill balances accrued during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As detailed in the Program Notice, all state energy utilities must provide a point of contact to CSD in order to receive the CAPP Utility Survey that will be released on approximately August 2, 2021. Energy utilities may register their CAPP Utility Survey contact with CSD by emailing the Department at CAPP@csd.ca.gov.

If you have questions or need additional guidance regarding CAPP please contact CSD at CAPP@csd.ca.gov.

Notice of Public Meeting: 

Draft Low Income Household Water Assistance Program State Plan

The Department of Community Services & Development (CSD) was recently awarded funding under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 for a new water assistance program.

The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) will provide financial assistance to low-income Californians to help manage their residential water utility costs. California was allocated $116 million in one-time federal funding for LIHWAP.

As part of LIHWAP implementation, CSD is holding a Public Meeting on July 29, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. to receive input on the California LIHWAP State Plan. 

Please register to attend or view the webinar at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5483476010276496398.

For assistance or questions regarding this meeting, please contact CSD at LIHWAP@CSD.CA.GOV.

Notice of Public Hearing: Draft 2021 State Plan & Application 

to the U.S. Department of Energy

The Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) held a remote public hearing to receive comments on the DRAFT 2021 State Plan for the U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program for Low‑Income Persons (DOE WAP). 

The remote public hearing was scheduled for Friday, April 30, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. and was conducted via webinar.

Please register to view the webinar at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5157090379653929742.

​Notice of Public Comment: Draft 2021 LIHEAP Weatherization Waiver Request


The Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) has posted the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Draft 2021 Weatherization Waiver Request.

Interested parties have the opportunity to review and submit comments on the Draft 2021 LIHEAP Weatherization Waiver Request until 5:00 p.m. on March 22, 2021. Comments may be submitted by email to Energy.HelpDesk@csd.ca.gov or mailed to: 

Department of Community Services and Development
Attention: Debra Brown, Program Manager, Energy and Environmental Services Division
2389 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite #100
Sacramento, CA 95833

​Notice of Public Comment: Draft CSBG 2020-2021 

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Supplemental State Plan

The Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) has posted the Draft Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Supplemental State Plan, amending the 2020-2021 CSBG State Plan.

Interested parties have the opportunity to review and submit comments on the Draft 2020-2021 CSBG CARES Act Supplemental State Plan until 5:00 p.m. on August 21, 2020. Comments may be submitted by email to CSBG.Div@csd.ca.gov or mailed to:
Department of Community Services and Development
Attention: Sandra Fletcher, Community Services Division
2389 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite #100
Sacramento, CA 95833

Notice of Advisory Committee Meeting: Draft 2021 LIHEAP State Plan

An Advisory Committee Meeting was held remotely via webinar on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. to present the proposed annual draft State Plan to allow committee members to comment and to provide input on the development of the 2021 LIHEAP State Plan. 
To view the recorded Advisory Committee Meeting webinar click here: https://youtu.be/7truVqyi0W0 

​Notice of Public Hearing and Comment: Draft 2021 LIHEAP State Plan

The Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) has conducted a remote public hearing to receive comments and input on the development of the Draft Annual 2021 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) State Plan Application.

The LIHEAP State Plan can be found here:

The remote hearing was held on August 6, 2020, at 10:00 AM. This meeting was open to the public and was held online via webinar.

Please register to view the webinar at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2319979837699281165

Interested parties have the opportunity to review and submit comments on the State Plan until 5:00 p.m. on August 6, 2020. Comments may be submitted by email tDebra.Brown@csd.ca.gov or mailed to:

Department of Community Services and Development
Attention: Debra Brown, Manager, Utility Assistance Section2389 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite #100
Sacramento, CA 95833​​

​Notice of Public Hearing: Draft 2019-2020 State Plan & Application to the U.S. Department of Energy

The Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) will conduct a remote public hearing to receive comments on the DRAFT 2019-2020 State Plan for the U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program for Low‑Income Persons (DOE WAP). The remote public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. and will be conducted via webinar.

​Notice of Public Comment: Disaster Relief Supplemental Fund Program 

Stage Two Application

The Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) has posted the application for Stage Two of the Federal Disaster Relief Supplemental Fund Program on behalf of the State of California.

Interested parties have the opportunity to review and submit comments on the State of California Feder​al Disaster Relief Supplemental Fund Program Stage Two Application until 5:00 p.m. on May 4, 2020. Comments may be submitted by email to CSBG.Div@csd.ca.gov or mailed to:

Department of Community Services and Development
Attention: Wilmer Brown, Jr., Community Services Division
2389 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite​ #100
Sacramento, CA 95833

​Notice of Public Comment: Draft 2020 LIHEAP Weatherization Waiver Request

The Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) has posted the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Draft 2020 Weatherization Waiver Request.

Interested parties have the opportunity to review and submit comments on the Draft 2020 LIHEAP Weatherization Waiver Request until 5:00 p.m. on March 20, 2020. Comments may be submitted by email to Energy.HelpDesk@csd.ca.gov or mailed to:

Department of Community Services and Development
Attention: Debra Brown, Program Manager, Energy and Environmental Services Division
2389 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite #100
Sacramento, CA 95833

​Notice of Public Hearing: Draft 2020-2021 CSBG State Plan & Application

The State Legislature will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the 2020-2021 State Plan and Application for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). The hearing is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on August 27, 2019, at the State Capitol, Room 3191, Sacramento, CA 95814.

​Notice of Public Comment: Draft 2020-21 CSBG State Plan & Application

The Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) has released the Draft 2020-2021 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) State Plan and Application. 

The Final CSBG State Plan can be found here:

 A combined public and legislative hearing for the State Plan and Application will be hosted jointly by the California State Senate and Assembly Human Services Committees and other interested parties on August 27, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the State Capitol in Sacramento, California.

Interested parties have the opportunity to review and submit comments on the State Plan and Application until 5:00 p.m. on August 27, 2019. Comments may be submitted by email to CSBG.Div@csd.ca.gov or mailed to:

Department of Community Services and Development
Attention: Community Services Division
2389 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite #100
Sacramento, CA 95833

​Notice of Public Hearing: Draft 2020 LIHEAP State Plan

CSD will conduct a public hearing to present the proposed annual draft plan and allow the Lo​w-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) State Plan Advisory Committee and members of the public the opportunity to comment and provide input on the development of the 2020 LIHEAP State Plan. 

An Advisory Committee Meeting will precede the hearing and begin at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, with the hearing scheduled for 3:30 p.m., at: California Secretary of State, Office Building Auditorium, 1500 11th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

To view the full public hearing notice click here.

Notice of Intent to Award: LIWP Farmworker Housing Component

The Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) has released the Notice of Intent to Award for the Low-Income Weatherization Program's (LIWP) Single-Family Energy Efficiency and Solar Photovoltaics (PV) Program: Farmworker Housing Component.

​Notice of Intent to Award: LIWP Community Solar Pilot Program

The Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) has released the Notice of Intent to Award for the Low-Income Weatherization Program's (LIWP) Community Solar Pilot Program. 


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