Getting started.
Who this helps
Bath residents facing a financial emergency who do not have enough income or resources to meet basic needs may qualify. The administrator reviews household income, resources, assets, and expenses.
How to get started
The administrator reviews your application and provides a written decision within 24 hours after you apply.
Schedule an appointment.
Call (207) 443-8335, email [email protected], or visit City Hall at 55 Front Street, 3rd Floor, to schedule an appointment.
Complete the application.
Open the General Assistance Application Form linked under General Assistance on the City Clerk page and complete it.
Get emergency help.
For emergency help outside City Hall hours, call the Bath Police Department at (207) 443-5563.
How they can help.
The City Clerk’s office runs this local program. It may help pay for food, rent, heating, utilities, or medications.
- Food costs
- Rent
- Heating
- Utilities
- Medication costs
A few questions before you go.
Have the applicant’s name, address, date of birth, and Social Security number ready. Gather information about household income, resources, assets, property, and expenses.
- Which basic costs could the program help cover?
- What household information should I have ready?
- How soon will I receive a written decision?
- What options are available if I need help outside office hours?