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    Low Income Energy Assistance Program

    The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) helps pay for home heating costs and furnace repairs for income-qualified households.

    Application Deadline

    Applications must be received or postmarked by May 31, 2019 for EAP benefits for the 2018-2019 program year benefits. Applicants received after May 31 may be eligible for the Weatherization Assistance Program, local funds, referrals, advocacy, etc. Applications denied due to the end of program year will automatically receive an application for the next program year.

    Apply directly with the EAP provider serving your county or tribe.

    1. Find Your EAP Provider
    2. Contact your EAP provider and have them send you an application. 
    3. Mail your completed application to your EAP provider.
    4. For help finding your local EAP provider, call 1-800-657-3710.

    View the EAP eligibility guidelines

    Sample Applications

    Please mail your application to your local Energy Assistance Program provider.

    English Application (.pdf)

    Spanish Application (.pdf)

    Large Print Application (.pdf)

    EAP is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Grants are:

    • For renters or homeowners
    • For households with income at or below 50 percent of the state median income
    • Based on energy cost, household size, and income

    Services may include:

    • Payment of energy bills
    • Help with utility disconnections or fuel deliveries.
    • Education on efficient and safe use of energy.
    • Advocacy with energy suppliers and human service providers.
    • Repair or replacement of homeowners' broken heating systems.

    2019 Maximum Energy Assistance Program Income Guidelines

    EAP eligibility is based on the three most recent months of income.

    Household Size Three Month Maximum Annual Income
    1 $6,495 $25,983
    2 $8,494 $33,978
    3 $10,493 $41,973
    4 $12,492 $49,698
    5 $14,490 $57,963
    6 $16,489 $65,958
    7 $16,864 $67,457
    8 $17,239 $68,956
    9 $17,613 $70,455
    10 $17,988 $71,954
    11 $18,363 $73,453
    12 $18,738 $74,952
    13 $19,112 $76,451
    14 $19,487 $77,950
    15 $19,970 $79,882
    16 $21,158 $84,634
    17 $22,346 $89,386
    18 $23,534 $94,138
    19 $24,722 $98,890
    20 $25,910 $103,642
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