Is your water, gas, or electricity disconnected or at risk of disconnection? You may be eligible for assistance. You can apply in person or by mail. If you are 75 or older or medically homebound, please call (615) 269-6835 to make arrangements.
Apply In Person
You may apply in person on Monday or Tuesday from 10 AM – 2 PM at our office inside Westminster Presbyterian Church, located at 3900 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37205.
We accept applications income-based rent, water, natural gas, and electric assistance. Balances must be past due and under $300 for consideration. Please bring your photo ID, proof of income, and past due bill.
Please note, our NES funding is very limited at this time. Call NES Customer Relations at 615-736-6900 to discuss your payment options.
What is income-based rent?
Income-based rent is set at 30% of household income and changes with a change of income. Common examples include MDHA and Section 8. This is the only type of rent we can consider. We are unable to consider income-restricted or market-rate rent.Parking Information
Please park and enter the building on the N. Wilson Boulevard side of the church. As you face the church from West End Avenue, this is the street to the right of the church. You will see a sign that says Wilson Entrance with a NeedLink sign below. You will not be able to enter the building through any other entrance.
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Please reference pictures above to ensure you are at the correct entrance. Our entrance is denoted by the yellow star above. Only during the hours of 10 AM to 2 PM on Mondays and Tuesdays, please ring the NeedLink doorbell and one of our staff members will let you in the building.
Apply By Mail
Hard copies of applications will be located in a box outside of the Wilson Entrance of Westminster Presbyterian Church located at 3900 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37205 and can be mailed to our mailing address, P.O. Box 91107, Nashville, TN 37209.
Have questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.