πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USAGovBenefits.com β€” Free independent resource. Not affiliated with any U.S. government agency.
Homeβ€ΊNorth Carolinaβ€ΊCatawba Countyβ€ΊLifeline Phone Programβ€ΊSt. Stephens
UTILITY β€” NC

πŸ“± Lifeline Phone Program in St. Stephens, Catawba County, North Carolina β€” 2026

Eligibility, income limits, local offices and how to apply for St. Stephens residents

Free phone + dataMax Benefit
1-800-234-9473Helpline
NCState
135% FPL or program enrolledFPL Threshold
πŸ“Š 2026 Income Limits β€” St. Stephens, North Carolina
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€” St. Stephens, North Carolina
1
Check Eligibility
Income at or below 135% FPL or program enrolled. Family of 4 in St. Stephens: $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 St. Stephens residents.
4
Apply In-Person β€” Catawba County Office
Visit offices near St. Stephens. Walk-ins accepted.
πŸ“‹ Documents Required β€” St. Stephens
  • Proof of income OR SNAP/Medicaid enrollment
  • Photo ID
  • Home address
❓ FAQs β€” Lifeline Phone Program in St. Stephens
Who qualifies for Lifeline Phone Program in St. Stephens, North Carolina?
Residents of St. Stephens, Catawba County, North Carolina 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 St. Stephens?
Apply online at www.lifelinesupport.org/do-i-qualify/, call 1-800-234-9473, or visit Catawba County office.
Is there a Lifeline Phone Program office in St. Stephens?
The nearest office is in Catawba County. Visit office locator for exact address and hours.
πŸ”” North Carolina Alerts 2026
Free alerts when Lifeline Phone Program changes in North Carolina.