If your income is below these
guidelines, you are eligible for help.
Income Guidelines
Starting October 1, 2021
2021-2022 EAP Maximum Income
Facts about Energy Assistance
~ This help is for people for all ages with all types
of income and heating fuels.
~ You
should apply for help before you get a past-due bill or run out of fuel.
~ The program will not pay all of your heat costs.
~ All information you give us is private.
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You can apply if the government pays part of your rent (subsidized) if you have
an electric vendor.
~ Non custodial parents may include
their children as household members.
~
Assets such as the home are not considered in determining eligibility.
~ Grants range from $300 to $2,000, based on household size, income & heat plus electric costs.
~ The average grant is about $900
~
In addition to the initial grant, additional Crisis funds are available to:
* Help pay a past due bill or get an emergency fuel delivery
* Help homeowners get their broken furnace repaired or replaced
~ Assistance is also available for water/wastewater bills.

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