Getting started.
Who this helps
Low-income Blue Hill residents who need help with basic needs may qualify. Applicants are expected to use other resources first. First-time cases are assessed based on need.
How to get started
After the administrator signs your application, the Town gives you a written decision within 24 hours. If approved, the Town sends vendor checks within 24 hours.
Get the application.
Fill out the fillable PDF on the Town of Blue Hill General Assistance page. You can print a blank copy, pick up a paper application at Town Hall, or call the Town Office at (207) 374-2281 to ask for one by mail.
Request a meeting.
Call the Town Office at (207) 374-2281 to schedule a meeting with a General Assistance Administrator. A meeting is optional. You may apply by mail if you cannot attend.
Submit your application.
Bring your signed application and supporting records to the meeting. To apply by mail, send the signed application and supporting records to the Town Office at 18 Union St., Blue Hill, ME 04614.
How they can help.
Town Office staff run this single-payment program. If approved, the Town usually pays vendors by check. The payment can cover up to 30 days of need.
- Food and drinking water
- Housing costs
- Electricity
- Heating fuel
- Medical costs and household supplies
A few questions before you go.
Bring the completed application and bank statements from the past 30 days. If you are requesting emergency funds, bring proof of the emergency, such as a shutoff or eviction notice.
- Can I apply if I have already used other resources?
- Which records should I bring for my situation?
- Can I apply by mail if I cannot attend a meeting?
- Could help cover the need I have?