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Peter Willott, Palatka Public Information Officer
Office 386.329.0100 ext. 206
Email: pwillott@palatka-FL.Gov
City of Palatka program to help residents with bills
The City of Palatka has begun a new program to help residents who struggled with utility bills during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Christall Azcarate, owner of Azcarate Consulting Group in Palatka, was awarded the contract by the Palatka City Commission to administer the effort to help Palatka residents catch up on their utility bills using the approximately $155,000 in federal COVID-19 American Rescue Act Plan funding allocated to aid residents struggling with missed gas, light, or other utility payments.
“This program is to help City residents who got behind in their bills because of the pandemic,” said Azcarate. The program can assist with Florida Power & Light, Clay Electric Cooperative, Palatka Gas Authority, and City of Palatka water bills.
The program is only available to Palatka City residents and is income-based. Applicants must be at or below the 2024 Federal Poverty Guidelines to qualify.
Palatka residents interested in the program should call or text (386) 546-5802, email azcarateconsultinggroup@gmail.com, or visit the Palatka Community Affairs department at the Robert Jenkins Community Center, 220 N 11th St. in Palatka.
Residents need to provide a government-issued photo identification, such as a driver license, proof of income, and a copy of their past-due bills with an account number. Please contact Azcarate for more information.
“This program is very much needed for Palatka,” Azcarate said. “I am here to make this as easy as possible for residents. If you think you qualify, please call. We are here to help you.”
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