πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USAGovBenefits.com β€” Free independent resource. Not affiliated with any U.S. government agency.
Homeβ€ΊCaliforniaβ€ΊContra Costaβ€ΊLifeline Phone Programβ€ΊHercules
UTILITY β€” CA

πŸ“± Lifeline Phone Program in Hercules, Contra Costa, California β€” 2026

Eligibility, income limits, local offices and how to apply for Hercules residents

Free phone + dataMax Benefit
1-800-234-9473Helpline
CAState
135% FPL or program enrolledFPL Threshold
πŸ“Š 2026 Income Limits β€” Hercules, California
Household SizeMonthly LimitAnnual Limit
1 person$1,632/mo$19,578/yr
2 people$2,215/mo$26,572/yr
3 people$2,798/mo$33,566/yr
4 people ← typical$3,482/mo$41,782/yr
5 people$4,065/mo$48,778/yr
6 people$4,648/mo$55,774/yr
7 people$5,231/mo$62,770/yr
8 people$5,814/mo$69,766/yr

Source: HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines 2026. Effective January 2026.

πŸ“ How to Apply β€” Hercules, California
1
Check Eligibility
Income at or below 135% FPL or program enrolled. Family of 4 in Hercules: $3,482/month in 2026.
2
Apply Online β€” Fastest
Visit www.lifelinesupport.org/do-i-qualify/ β€” available 24/7.
3
Apply by Phone β€” 1-800-234-9473
Call Mon–Fri business hours for Hercules residents.
4
Apply In-Person β€” Contra Costa Office
Visit offices near Hercules. Walk-ins accepted.
πŸ“‹ Documents Required β€” Hercules
  • Proof of income OR SNAP/Medicaid enrollment
  • Photo ID
  • Home address
❓ FAQs β€” Lifeline Phone Program in Hercules
Who qualifies for Lifeline Phone Program in Hercules, California?
Residents of Hercules, Contra Costa, California with income at or below 135% FPL or program enrolled. Family of 4: $3,482/month. Call 1-800-234-9473.
How to apply for Lifeline Phone Program in Hercules?
Apply online at www.lifelinesupport.org/do-i-qualify/, call 1-800-234-9473, or visit Contra Costa office.
Is there a Lifeline Phone Program office in Hercules?
The nearest office is in Contra Costa. Visit office locator for exact address and hours.
πŸ”” California Alerts 2026
Free alerts when Lifeline Phone Program changes in California.