First Step: Application
Use the listing below to find
the local agency that serves your area. Contact
the agency and tell them you want to apply for the Energy Assistance
Program. If you are home-bound, special accommodations can be
made to assist you in applying.
The worker who takes your application will help
you to understand:
- The program requirements;
- The type of assistance available; and
- Your rights under the program.
When you apply for assistance bring the following
with you:
- Proof of gross income from all household members
for the 30-day period prior to application date;
- A copy of your current heat and electric bills
(if you pay for your home energy directly);
- Proof of Social Security numbers of all household
members;
- If a member of your household receives Temporary
Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) you must bring their "Medical
Eligibility Card;" and
- If you rent, bring proof of your rental agreement
which states your monthly rent amount.
Second Step: Notification
The agency will determine if you are eligible
based on the information provided. You will be notified of eligibility
status within 30 days. If you are eligible, you will be informed
of the amount of assistance you can receive.
The agency will also notify your energy provider
of your participation in the program if you have an energy bill.
Third Step: Payment
If you are eligible, the local agency will make
the appropriate payment to your energy provider(s) on your behalf
or, in some cases, directly to you.
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