Energy & bills / Western Australia
Hardship Utility Grant Scheme (HUGS)
A grant paid to your power, gas or water company to help clear a bill you cannot pay.
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What you need to check
Your power, gas or water company must first agree you are in hardship. You must keep to a payment plan for at least 90 days. If you still owe more than $300, the company can apply for you. The grant pays up to 85% of what you owe. Bottled gas is not covered. For water bills, only home owners who live there can get it.
This is a short summary. Other rules may apply, like income or where you live. Check the full rules with the agency that runs it.
About this source
We last reviewed this listing on 5 Nov 2026. We last checked the official page on 5 Nov 2026.
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