STATUS:  Open

CLIENTS SERVED:  Wyandotte MI residents who have an income at or below 60% of Michigan’s median income and are primary account holders.

DESCRIPTION:  Like many assistance programs, the Wyandotte CARES Program requires proof that the applicant is at risk of service interruption — such as a shut-off notice — to confirm eligibility for aid. This helps ensure that assistance is directed to households experiencing the most urgent need.

SERVICES / PROGRAMS:   What documents are required with my application / Applicants must provide but not limited to:

• Proof of income for all household members (such as pay stubs, bank statements, benefit statements, or tax forms)
  Proof of residency (Identification with Wyandotte Address)
  Proof of service interruption risk (such as a shut-off notice)
  All requested Documents MUST match Wyandotte address you are applying for

Submissions MUST be received at least 7 business days prior to Shut-Off date.                                                                             

Please allow 7 business days for application processing. Once reviewed you will receive an email with your application status.

HOW TO APPLY:  Unlike statewide programs, Wyandotte CARES is locally managed by Wyandotte Municipal Services. To fill out an application: https://www.gocanvas.com/web-forms/6157fd81-1bbe-4192-8d16-5af45990909e. You may also email   wyandottecares@wyandottemi.gov OR visit https://wyan.org/wyandottecares 

*****Customers may apply more than once during the year if needed. Please note, however, that the program is capped each year, and funds are distributed until they run out. Customers are still responsible for paying all current and past due balances until official notification approval is received from Wyandotte CARES. We also want to make you aware that utility services may now be disconnected year-round for unpaid bills. Our goal is always to help you avoid service interruptions, and we encourage you to reach out to us as soon as possible if you are struggling to keep up with payments.