Financial Assistance
There’s Help for Low-Income Households.
If you are having difficulties paying your electricity bill, there are local and provincial assistance programs which you may be eligible for.
Low Income Energy
Assistance Program
Effective January 10, 2022 – To support Ontarians through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the OEB is once again temporarily increasing the flexibility of LEAP:
- LEAP applicants no longer need to be in threat of disconnection or have been disconnected, but they still need to be in arrears and at or below the income thresholds
- The limitation on receiving LEAP only once per year is waived, but the total amount received by a household may not exceed the maximum grant amount for the year
- In addition, the maximum value of grant amounts this year is increased to $1,000 ($1,200 for customers with electrically-heated homes).
To apply, call the District Municipality of Muskoka 705-645-2231
Ontario Electricity
Support Program
If you are a customer of Lakeland Power and in a lower-income home, you may qualify for a reduction on your electricity bill. The OESP will reduce the cost of your household electricity by applying a monthly credit directly to your bill. The credit amount will depend on how many people live in your home and your combined household income.
Ontario Electricity
Support Program
If you are a customer of Lakeland Power and in a lower-income home, you may qualify for a reduction on your electricity bill. The OESP will reduce the cost of your household electricity by applying a monthly credit directly to your bill. The credit amount will depend on how many people live in your home and your combined household income.
Low Income Energy
Assistance Program
Effective January 10, 2022 – To support Ontarians through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the OEB is once again temporarily increasing the flexibility of LEAP:
- LEAP applicants no longer need to be in threat of disconnection or have been disconnected, but they still need to be in arrears and at or below the income thresholds
- The limitation on receiving LEAP only once per year is waived, but the total amount received by a household may not exceed the maximum grant amount for the year
- In addition, the maximum value of grant amounts this year is increased to $1,000 ($1,200 for customers with electrically-heated homes).
For more information about these programs, please visit
Connect with these community agencies that may be able to provide assistance.
Ontario Works – Bracebridge & Huntsville: 705-645-2412 ext 363
District Housing Burk’s Fall including Parry Sound: 705-386-2358
ODSP (Disability): 705-645-8718 or 1-800-665-9718
Salvation Army Huntsville: 705-789-3398
Salvation Army Bracebridge: 705-645-2602