United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians · FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Emergency Utility Assistance
Emergency utility payments and utility deposits for UKB members. Per the UKB Tribal Council, a member facing an electricity or utility cutoff must notify HHS three days before the shut-off date so the department has time to process payment. Services are subject to change.
Who's eligible
Tribal Citizens Only Income Based
The HHS page says the department "assists Keetoowah members with various needs including emergency utility payments, utility deposits" and that "many of its programs require applicants to meet certain income eligibility requirements." The Human Service Assistance application asks for the UKB roll number, household members and net household income, and certifies that eligibility is based on household income. Income limits for this program are not published — call HHS.
Where it's offered
Regional
Tahlequah-based department. The page and application state no residence requirement; call HHS to confirm.
Location:
18300 W. Keetoowah Circle, Tahlequah, OK 74464
How to apply
Call HHS at least three days before a scheduled utility cutoff. Download the Application for Human Service Assistance, mark "Utility Payment" or "Emergency," and attach the utility bill or cutoff notice, proof of all household income and the signed release of information. Mailing address P.O. Box 746, Tahlequah, OK 74465; fax 918-414-4030; phone 918-871-2800.
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Phone: 918-871-2800
Last verified against the official source on 2026-09-23.