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Help paying bills in Greene County, Missouri

Who to call for help with utility bills, rent, food and more in Greene County, with numbers checked against each agency's own site.

Call these first

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC)Apply for energy assistance (LIHEAP). Say if you have a shutoff notice.
(417) 864-3460
Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC)Ask about emergency help with utilities, rent and other bills.
(417) 862-4314
Missouri DSS Family Support Division - Springfield Resource CenterApply for SNAP, Medicaid and cash help.
855-373-4636

What's open right now

Missouri energy assistance: regular help runs October through May, and winter crisis help (ECIP, up to $800) runs November through May while funds last. Apply at dss.mo.gov, through your local agency below, or call 855-373-4636. The Cold Weather Rule runs November 1 to March 31.

Offices usually ask for photo ID, your latest bill or shutoff notice, and proof of household income. Missouri's list: documents DSS may ask for.

Your utility companies

Check the company name on your bill. Many counties have more than one.

Electric

City Utilities of SpringfieldSpringfield (county seat). City utility. State winter rules may not apply; ask about its own policy.Help programs: Payment arrangements; Level Pay
(417) 863-9000 Bill help program
Liberty (The Empire District Electric Company)Republic, Willard, Ash Grove, Fair Grove, Strafford. State winter shutoff rules apply.Help programs: Project Help; Action to Support the Elderly; Low Income Pilot Program (LIPP); payment arrangements; medical extension
1-800-206-2300 Bill help program
Ozark Electric CooperativeBattlefield, Brookline and rural. Electric co-op. State winter rules may not apply; ask about its own policy.
417-466-2144

Natural gas

City Utilities of SpringfieldSpringfield. City utility. State winter rules may not apply; ask about its own policy.Help programs: Payment arrangements; Level Pay
(417) 863-9000 Bill help program
Spire MissouriRepublic, Willard, Ash Grove. Spire East: 800-887-4173. Spire West: 800-582-1234. Use the number on your bill. State winter shutoff rules apply.Help programs: Missouri Customer Charge Waiver Program (apply via LIHEAP/community action agency); Budget Billing; medical emergency program
Bill help program

Water

City Utilities of SpringfieldSpringfield (county seat). City utility. State winter rules may not apply; ask about its own policy.Help programs: Payment arrangements; Level Pay
(417) 863-9000 Bill help program

Other local help

Food: Ozarks Food Harvest2810 N. Cedarbrook Ave., Springfield, MO 65803
417-865-3411 Website
Seniors: SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging1735 S. Fort Ave., Springfield, MO 65807
417-862-0762 Website
Weatherization (lower heating and cooling costs): Ozarks Area Community Action Corp. (OACAC)
417-862-4314 Website
Free legal help (eviction, debt): Legal Services of Southern Missouri (Springfield office)
800-444-4863 Website
Health care (sliding fee): Jordan Valley Community Health CenterSites in county: Springfield
417-831-0150 Website
Health care (sliding fee): Fordland ClinicSites in county: Springfield
417-767-2273 Website

Checked October 25, 2026. Sources: each agency's own website, state community action list. Programs change, so confirm with the agency.

Got a shutoff notice?

Call your utility today, before the shutoff date. Ask for a payment plan and any winter or medical protections, and apply for energy help at the same time.

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