The Mississippi Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides financial assistance to eligible households to help pay the cost of home energy bills and other energy related services. Benefits vary depending on the intensity level and are based on the rating tool. Households may qualify for regular LIHEAP assistance and/or the Energy Crisis (emergency) Intervention Program (ECIP) for natural gas, wood, electricity, liquid petroleum propane/butane gas, and other energy related services. The allocation of funds to subgrantees is based on the percentage of poor households in each county compared with the state's poverty level according to the current census data.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Mississippi, you must not exceed $13,538 if one person lives in the household; $18,213 if two people live in the household; $27,465 if three people live in the household; $22,888 if four people live in the household; $32,238 if five people live in the household; $36,913 if six people live in the household; $41,588 if seven people live in the household; and $46,263 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $5,610 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
Applications are received by the Community Action Agencies or Human Resource Agencies. All (82) counties have application sites where clients can apply. If you do not know your local agency, you may call the Community Services Line toll-free number, 1-800-421-0762/local, 601-359-4768.
Program Contact Information
For more information about this program, please visit:
http://www.mdhs.state.ms.us/cs_info.html
The Pennsylvania Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low income people pay their heating bills through energy assistance grants. People need not have an unpaid bill to receive energy assistance. People can receive this money without being on welfare. No lien is placed on the person's property if they receive this help. Additional money is available to individuals if they are in an emergency situation and are in jeopardy of losing their heat. Emergency situations include:
•Broken heating equipment or leaking lines that must be fixed or replaced
•Lack of fuel
•Termination of utility service
•Danger of being without fuel or of having utility service terminated
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Pennsylvania, you must need financial assistance for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $16,245 if one person lives in the household; $21,855 if two people live in the household; $27,465 if three people live in the household; $33,075 if four people live in the household; $38,685 if five people live in the household; $44,295 if six people live in the household; $49,905 if seven people live in the household; $55,515 if eight people live in the household; and $61,125 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $5,610 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for this benefit, please visit the following website:
https://www.humanservices.state.pa.us/compass/CMHOM.aspx
Program Contact Information
For more information about this program, please visit:
http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/foradults/heatingassistanceliheap/index.htm
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a Federally funded program administered by the Ohio Department of Development, Office of Community Service (OCS). It is designed to help eligible low-income Ohioans meet the high costs of home heating. HEAP provides a one-time payment for Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) regulated utility customers for the winter heating season. Vouchers are issued to non-regulated utility customers, master-metered and other applicants who do not have a utility bill in their name.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Ohio, you must need financial assistance for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $21,660 if one person lives in the household; $29,140 if two people live in the household; $36,620 if three people live in the household; $44,100 if four people live in the household; $51,580 if five people live in the household; $59,060 if six people live in the household; $66,540 if seven people live in the household; and $74,020 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $7,480 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
To learn more information about Ohio HEAP, visit:
http://www.odod.state.oh.us/cdd/ocs/regheap.htm
Call HEAP toll-free during regular business hours (8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.) Monday through Friday at:
1-800-282-0880
For the hearing-impaired with a telecommunication device for the deaf (TTD), call toll-free at:
1-800-686-1557
The Utah Home Energy Assistance Target (HEAT) Program helps low-income households with their heating utility bills. This program provides winter utility assistance to low-income households targeting those who are truly vulnerable - the lowest-income households with the highest heating costs, the disabled, elderly, and families with preschool-age children. Utah received over $12 million in Federal funds in the fiscal year 2004 for the HEAT program. HEAT is not a welfare program. A family does not need to be receiving welfare in order to qualify for this program. It is a Federal Funded Energy Assistance Program that is operating through this office.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Utah, you must need financial assistance for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $16,245 if one person lives in the household; $21,855 if two people live in the household; $27,465 if three people live in the household; $33,075 if four people live in the household; $38,685 if five people live in the household; $44,295 if six people live in the household; $49,905 if seven people live in the household; $55,515 if eight people live in the household; and $61,125 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $5,610 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for this program, please contact the local administering agency near you:
http://housing.utah.gov/seal/offices.html
Program Contact Information
For more information on HEAT, please visit:
http://housing.utah.gov/seal/heat.html
To contact HEAT program manager Sherm Roquiero, please send an e-mail to:
shermr@utah.gov
Or you may telephone toll-free and speak to Eva or Rosalinda (ext. 642 or ext. 621 respectively) of the HEAT Program:
1-877-488-3233
The CEAP addresses the needs of the Texas household in developing goals for self-sufficiency through case management, education and a co-payment utility plan (which financially assists with up to 12 months of utility bills). It provides relief to those low income elderly and/or disabled households most vulnerable to the high cost of energy for home heating and cooling from fluctuations in energy costs by providing financial assistance, paying up to four of the highest bills during the year. Furthermore, it provides assistance in an energy-related crisis or during severe weather or supply shortages. Finally, CEAP can replace, repair and/or retrofit inefficient heating and/or cooling systems for eligible applicants.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Texas, you must need financial assistance for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $21,660 if one person lives in the household; $29,140 if two people live in the household; $36,620 if three people live in the household; $44,100 if four people live in the household; $51,580 if five people live in the household; $59,060 if six people live in the household; $66,540 if seven people live in the household; and $74,020 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $7,480 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for services, you must contact the local subrecipient to obtain an application. Call TDHCA's toll free line at 1-877-399-8939 (from a land line-not a cell phone) or download the CEAP service provider list (PDF) to locate the local CEAP subrecipient nearest you:
http://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/ea/docs/11-CEAPSubrecipients.pdf
Program Contact Information
Download the service provider list (pdf) to locate the local CEAP service provider nearest you:
http://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/ea/docs/11-CEAPSubrecipients.pdf
If you have any questions, you can call the Texas' Department of Housing and Community Affairs energy assistance section, Monday through Friday between 8 am and 5 pm at:
1-877-399-8939
For more information, please visit:
http://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/ea/index.htm
The Delaware Energy Assistance Program (DEAP) is a Federally funded program for low-income families that need help meeting their home energy costs. The Division of State Service Centers (DSSC) administers this program on a contractual basis with Catholic Charities, Inc. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), provides funds. DEAP services provide assistance to income-eligible families to help them meet their home energy needs.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Delaware, you must need financial assistance for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $21,660 if one person lives in the household; $29,140 if two people live in the household; $36,620 if three people live in the household; $44,100 if four people live in the household; $51,580 if five people live in the household; $59,060 if six people live in the household; $66,540 if seven people live in the household; $74,020 if eight people live in the household; and $81,500 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $7,480 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
Call Catholic Charities to find out where and how to apply for assistance.
•Kent County: (302) 674-1782
•New Castle County: (302) 654-9295
•Sussex County: (302) 856-6310
Program Contact Information
For more information about this program, please visit:
http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dssc/liheap.html
Indiana's Energy Assistance Program provides financial assistance to low-income households to maintain utility services during the winter heating season. During cold winter months, this program helps prevent utility companies from shutting off home heating service to low-income families. During hot summer months, the Energy Assistance Program provides limited funds for the purchase of fans, distributed at the local level.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Indiana, you must need financial assistance for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $16,245 if one person lives in the household; $21,855 if two people live in the household; $27,465 if three people live in the household; $33,075 if four people live in the household; $38,685 if five people live in the household; $44,295 if six people live in the household; $49,905 if seven people live in the household; $55,515 if eight people live in the household; and $61,125 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $5,610 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply, contact the Community Development Representative in your area:
http://www.in.gov/ihcda/files/CAPS.pdf
Program Contact Information
For more information about this program, please visit:
http://www.in.gov/ihcda/2523.htm
The West Virginia Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) assists eligible households with the cost of home heating through direct cash payments or payments to utility companies on their behalf. A crisis component is available for households without resources facing the loss of a heating source. Eligibility for both program components is based on a combination of factors, including income, type of heating payment, and total heating costs.
The Division of Family Assistance (DFA) operates LIEAP in each of the DHHR field offices for a short time each winter, usually beginning with a mail-out to targeted households. In addition, DFA contracts with the Community Action network and with regional Agency on Aging offices to perform outreach and accept LIEAP applications at their local sites.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of West Virginia, you must need financial assistance for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $14,079 if one person lives in the household; $18,941 if two people live in the household; $23,803 if three people live in the household; $28,665 if four people live in the household; $33,527 if five people live in the household; $38,389 if six people live in the household; $43,251 if seven people live in the household; and $48,113 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $4,862 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
Online applications are available at the following location:
https://www.wvinroads.org/inroads/PGM/ASP/SC002.asp
Program Contact Information
For more information about West Virginia LIEAP, please visit:
http://www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/family_assistance/utility.asp
If you have questions, please contact your local county office:
http://www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/county/
Energy costs significantly influence the affordability of housing for everyone, often impacting the basic subsistence requirements of a household. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides eligible households with assistance in meeting their monthly utility bills. Priority is given those who may be elderly, disabled, have families with children, and/or have the highest energy consumption.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Louisiana, you must need financial assistance for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $18,768 if one person lives in the household; $24,540 if two people live in the household; $30,324 if three people live in the household; $36,096 if four people live in the household; $41,808 if five people live in the household; $47,652 if six people live in the household; $48,732 if seven people live in the household; $49,812 if eight people live in the household; and $50,892 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $1,092 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
Contact your local community action agency to apply:
http://www.lhfa.state.la.us/downloads/energy/liheapExpress/LIHEAPProviders.pdf
Program Contact Information
For more information about this program, please visit:
http://www.lhfa.state.la.us/programs/energy_assistance/low_income_energy.php
The Oklahoma Department of Human Services, in cooperation with the Federal government, provides seasonal assistance to low-income households to assist with winter heating bills, and to provide help for some families who have received utility cut-off notices.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Oklahoma. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is comprised of four components: Winter Heating Assistance, Energy Crisis Assistance, Summer Cooling and Weatherization (administered by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce). LIHEAP is Federally funded and benefits available are based on Federal funding each year. The maximum income standards are updated each year on October 1 using Federal guidelines. The current maximum annual income standards by household size before taxes must not exceed $21,660 if one person lives in the household; $29,140 if two people live in the household; $36,620 if three people live in the household; $44,100 if four people live in the household; $51,580 if five people live in the household; $59,060 if six people live in the household; $66,540 if seven people live in the household; and $74,020 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $3,740 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for this program, please contact the local administering agency near you:
http://www.okacaa.org/info/listings.html
Program Contact Information
For more information about Oklahoma LIHEAP, please visit:
http://www.okdhs.org/programsandservices/liheap/
Or send an e-mail to:
liheap2@OKDHS.org
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides Direct Assistance for Heating and Cooling; Emergency Crisis Assistance Program (ECAP) for Heating and Cooling; and Supplemental Funding for the Low-Income Weatherization Program (WAP). LIHEAP is a Federal emergency assistance block grant funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of South Carolina, you must need financial assistance for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $16,245 if one person lives in the household; $21,855 if two people live in the household; $27,465 if three people live in the household; $33,075 if four people live in the household; $38,685 if five people live in the household; $44,295 if six people live in the household; $49,905 if seven people live in the household; and $55,515 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,545 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for the low income energy assistance program:
http://www.govoepp.state.sc.us/oeo/caa.htm
Program Contact Information
For more information about this program, please visit:
http://liheap.ncat.org/profiles/SC.htm
The Washington Energy Assistance Program (EAP) services provide payments are made to energy companies in most cases, or directly to clients to help pay a portion of home heating costs. Client education and furnace repair/replacement are also offered. These services are provided by a statewide network comprised of 27 local community-based nonprofit organizations and units of local government provide energy and weatherization services. The Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) is designated by the Governor as the state-administering agency.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Washington, you must need financial assistance for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $13,537 if one person lives in the household; $18,212 if two people live in the household; $22,887 if three people live in the household; $27,562 if four people live in the household; $32,237 if five people live in the household; $36,912 if six people live in the household; $41,587 if seven people live in the household; and $46,262 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $4,675 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for Washington WorkFirst benefits, please contact your local agency at the following website:
http://www.liheapwa.org/Page.aspx?cid=15
Program Contact Information
For more information on EAP, please visit the Washington Department of Community Trade and Economic Development web site:
http://www.liheapwa.org/
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides Direct Assistance for Heating and Cooling; Emergency Crisis Assistance Program (ECAP) for Heating and Cooling; and Supplemental Funding for the Low-Income Weatherization Program (WAP). LIHEAP is a Federal emergency assistance block grant funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of South Carolina, you must need financial assistance for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $16,245 if one person lives in the household; $21,855 if two people live in the household; $27,465 if three people live in the household; $33,075 if four people live in the household; $38,685 if five people live in the household; $44,295 if six people live in the household; $49,905 if seven people live in the household; and $55,515 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,545 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for the low income energy assistance program:
http://www.govoepp.state.sc.us/oeo/caa.htm
Program Contact Information
For more information about this program, please visit:
http://liheap.ncat.org/profiles/SC.htm
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is 100% Federally funded through a grant from the Federal Department of Health and Human Services. LIHEAP provides funds to the states to help meet the utility costs of low-income eligible elderly and disabled adults. The program is administered through contracts to a network of 20 established non-profit and local government agencies experienced in providing energy assistance programs. Services are available in all 95 counties. Eligibility is based on established Federal poverty guidelines. Activities consist of a special summer cooling program ($325 max. payment) and regular and emergency heating assistance ($250 max. payment). Eligible applicants can receive assistance once per year from two of the three programs. The assistance is in the form of a payment to the utility company or home energy provider.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Tennessee, you must need financial assistance for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $13,537 if one person lives in the household; $18,212 if two people live in the household; $22,887 if three people live in the household; $27,562 if four people live in the household; $32,237 if five people live in the household; $36,912 if six people live in the household; $41,587 if seven people live in the household; $46,262 if eight people live in the household; and $50,002 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $4,675 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for this program, please contact the local administering agency near you:
http://state.tn.us/humanserv/adfam/liheap/liheap-agencies.pdf
Program Contact Information
For additional program information please visit the following website:
http://state.tn.us/humanserv/adfam/afs_hea.html
The Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) provides assistance with home heating bills. Payments are made to your utility company on your behalf. Under this program there is limited assistance available to replace broken or inefficient refrigerators and furnaces.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Maryland, you must need financial assistance for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $18,953 if one person lives in the household; $25,498 if two people live in the household; $32,043 if three people live in the household; $38,588 if four people live in the household; $45,133 if five people live in the household; $51,678 if six people live in the household; $58,223 if seven people live in the household; $64,768 if eight people live in the household; and $71,313 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,545 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
Apply online! Go to https://www.marylandsail.org to file your application.
You can also apply at your Local Energy Office. Click for a list of local energy offices to apply in person:
http://www.dhr.maryland.gov/meap/local.htm
Program Contact Information
Please visit Maryland's LIHEAP web site for more information:
http://www.dhr.state.md.us/how/energy/meap.htm
Florida's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program provides grants to local governments and non-profit agencies to assist eligible low-income Florida households in meeting the costs of home heating and cooling. The majority of the funds are used for utility payment assistance.
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program can assist customers pay their home energy expenses. The program has three categories of assistance: home energy assistance, crisis assistance, and weather related or supply shortage energy crisis assistance. Each category has unique requirements.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Florida, you must need financial assistance for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $16,245 if one person lives in the household; $21,855 if two people live in the household; $27,465 if three people live in the household; $33,075 if four people live in the household; $38,685 if five people live in the household; $44,295 if six people live in the household; $49,905 if seven people live in the household; $55,515 if eight people live in the household; and $61,125 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $5,610 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To get an application and to find out how and where to apply for help, view the following list:
http://www.dca.state.fl.us/fhcd/liheap/LIHEAPProviders.cfm
Look for the county in which you live- the agency's name, address and telephone number will be located below the name of the county. Call that agency and they will help you with the application process.
Program Contact Information
You can learn more about Florida LIHEAP by calling Community Assistance at:
850-488-7541
For more information on the Florida LIHEAP program, please visit our website at:
http://www.dca.state.fl.us/fhcd/liheap/index.cfm
Georgia's Division of Family and Children Services offers the Regular Home Energy Assistance program to individuals who need financial assistance in the form of locally issued checks to home energy suppliers on behalf of eligible households.
The amount of assistance to both homeowners and non-subsidized renters who receive a bill for their fuel cost will depend on the projected total gross annual household income, household size and payment schedule or increased cost of home heating energy.
Subsidized housing tenants whose fuel cost is included in their rental payment are ineligible to receive assistance. These households are considered to be the least vulnerable for home energy assistance.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Georgia, you must need financial assistance for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $21,660 if one person lives in the household; $29,140 if two people live in the household; $36,620 if three people live in the household; $44,100 if four people live in the household; $51,580 if five people live in the household; $59,060 if six people live in the household; $66,540 if seven people live in the household, or $74,020 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $7,480 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply, contact your local community action agency, which can be found here:
http://dfcs.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHR-DFCS/menuitem.5d32235bb09b...
Program Contact Information
For more information and applications, contact the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services' Community Services Section in metro Atlanta at:
404-656-2323
Or call toll free at:
1-800-869-1150
The South Dakota Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) provides financial assistance to low income South Dakota households to pay their home heating bills.
Energy assistance does not pay the full cost of a family's home heating. The program assists those families who would otherwise be unable to pay the cost of their home heating. Maximum payments for the lowest income households are approximately 70 percent of the entire heating cost.
No household is automatically eligible. All households must apply, showing proof of income and home heating costs. To be eligible, a household's total gross income may not exceed maximum income guidelines and the household must be responsible for paying home heating costs. Energy assistance payments will be made to energy suppliers.
Energy assistance money will be distributed on a first-come basis. Applicant eligibility and assistance amount are calculated according to household size, income, type and cost of heating and geographical location of household.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of South Dakota, you must need financial assistance for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $16,336 if one person lives in the household; $21,904 if two people live in the household; $27,472 if three people live in the household; $33,040 if four people live in the household; $38,608 if five people live in the household; $44,176 if six people live in the household, or $49,744 if seven people live in the household. For larger households, add $5,568 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for the low income energy assistance program visit:
http://dss.sd.gov/energyassistance/applying/
Program Contact Information
To learn more information about the program, please visit the South Dakota Energy Assistance website at:
http://dss.sd.gov/energyassistance/lowincome/index.asp
Or directly contact the South Dakota Department of Social Services-Office of Energy Assistance:
206 W. Missouri
Pierre SD
800-233-8503
The Connecticut Department of Social Services offers the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program to provide heating assistance for Connecticut residents by helping to offset the winter heating costs of eligible households. The goal is to ensure that eligible Connecticut residents do not have their health jeopardized by the inability to meet heating needs. On behalf of eligible households, the winter heating assistance pays for such heating sources as oil, natural gas, electricity, propane, kerosene, coal and wood. Homeowners and renters may apply.
The following are programs that are supported by the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program. The programs that fall under this umbrella are:
•Contingency Heating Assistance Program
•Crisis Assistance Program
•Safety Net Services
•Refugee Assistance Program
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Connecticut, you must need financial assistance for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $21,660 if one person lives in the household; $29,140 if two people live in the household; $36,620 if three people live in the household; $44,100 if four people live in the household; $51,580 if five people live in the household; $59,060 if six people live in the household; $66,540 if seven people live in the household; $74,020 if eight people live in the household; and $81,500 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $7,480 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For referral to an application site, call Infoline at 211 or the Department of Social Services' winter heating assistance line at 1-800-842-1132.
Program Contact Information
For more information on the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program, please visit our website at:
http://www.ct.gov/dss/cwp/view.asp?a=2353&q=305192
The Kansas Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a Federally funded program that helps eligible households pay a portion of their home energy costs. Benefit levels vary according to the following factors: 1) Household income, 2) number of persons living at the address, 3) type of dwelling, 4) type of heating fuel, and 5) utility rates.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Kansas, you must need financial assistance for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $13,538 if one person lives in the household; $18,213 if two people live in the household; $22,888 if three people live in the household; $27,563 if four people live in the household; $32,238 if five people live in the household; $36,913 if six people live in the household; $41,588 if seven people live in the household, or $46,263 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $4,675 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
You can apply online here:
http://www.srskansas.org/onlineapp/
Alternatively, you can download an application to fill out. You will then need to call 1-800-432-0043 to find out which office you will need to submit it to:
https://www.usa800.net/lieapportal/home.aspx?httpsredirect=manual
Program Contact Information
Please visit the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services website to learn more about the LIEAP program:
http://www.srskansas.org/ISD/ees/lieap.htm
Or call:
1-800-432-0043
