Program Description
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 $12,762 if one person lives in the household; $17,112 if two people live in the household; $21,462 if three people live in the household; $25,812 if four people live in the household; $30,162 if five people live in the household; $34,512 if six people live in the household, $38,862 if seven people live in the household; or $43,212 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $4,350 for each additional person in the home.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
To apply for benefits, contact your local county
office:
http://www.liheapwa.org/Page.aspx?nid=60
For more information on EAP, please visit the Washington Department
of Community Trade and Economic Development web site:
http://www.liheapwa.org/
Managing Agency
Washington
http://www.access.wa.gov
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