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What is
LIHEAP?
LIHEAP is a Federally-funded
program that helps low-income households with their home energy bills.
LIHEAP can help you stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer. By doing
so, you can reduce the risk of health and safety problems (such as illness,
fire, or eviction).
The federal government does not provide energy assistance directly to the
public. Instead, LIHEAP operates in the 50 States, the District of Columbia,
Indian tribes or tribal organizations, and the U.S. territories.
Who is eligible to receive LIHEAP
assistance?
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The LIHEAP program in your community determines if your household's income
qualifies for the program. The LIHEAP program may also require households to
meet additional eligibility criteria to receive LIHEAP assistance.*
*NOTE: The availability of LIHEAP assistance is not guaranteed. Often most
of the Federal LIHEAP funds are spent during the winter.
Check the poverty guidelines by clicking here
What assistance does LIHEAP provide?
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Your LIHEAP program may be able to offer you one or more of the following
types of assistance:
Bill payment assistance.
Energy crisis assistance.
Weatherization and energy-related home repairs.
What information do I need to apply?
You may need the following:
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Recent copies of your utility bills.
A recent payroll stub or other proof that shows your current gross income.
Documentation showing income from Social Security, Unemployment Insurance,
Pension
Funds, disability, etc.
Final Utility Termination Notice (if you've received a shut-off notice from
your energy company).
Proof of present address (e.g., rent receipt, lease or deed, property tax
bill).
Proof of total members living in your household (e.g., birth certificates,
school
records, etc.).
Social Security cards (or numbers) for all persons living in your household.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residence.
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2008 150%
Poverty Guideline (LIHEAP)
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Size of |
48 Contiguous |
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Family Unit |
States and D.C. |
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1 |
$13,965 |
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2 |
18,735 |
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3 |
23,505 |
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4 |
28,275 |
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5 |
33,045 |
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6 |
37,815 |
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7 |
42,585 |
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8 |
47,355 |
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9 |
52,125 |
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10 |
56,895 |
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11 |
61,665 |
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12 |
66,435 |
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13 |
71,205 |
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14 |
75,975 |
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15 |
80,745 |
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16 |
85,515 |
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17 |
90,285 |
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18 |
95,055 |
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19 |
99,825 |
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20 |
104,595 |
For more information on LIHEAP
services, please contact
Patricia Johnson at 706.722.2207
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