HBPW, Douglass Partner to Provide Utility Assistance

The Hannibal Board of Public Works and Douglass Community Services are partnering to assist Marion County residents who need help paying their utility bills because of COVID-19.

Officials with BPW report the allocation of $90,000 of CARES Act funds from the Marion County Commissioners to provide economic support through a utility assistance program to its customers.

Starting Tuesday, Douglass Community Services is partnering with BPW to administer the application process.

To be eligible for help, you must live or have a business in Marion County and have overdue utility bills dating back no further than March 1st.

If you need help paying your utility bills due to the impact of COVID-19, you can apply for assistance by calling Douglass Community Services at 573-221-3892.