2020 LIHEAP CRISIS PROGRAM
DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL 4/30/2020. The Liheap Crisis Program begins January 6th!!
The LIHEAP [Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program] Crisis Program starts on January 6th and runs through March 31st or until funds are expended!
Did you know?
Benefits are limited to the amount necessary to relieve the crisis with the maximum amount not to exceed the community action
agency's local cost for a deliverable supply of the household's primary heating fuel or $400 for gas or electric. Benefits may take the
form of fuel deliveries, service reconnection, loan of space heaters and emergency measures to eliminate the crisis.
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL OFFICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS! What do I need to do?
Applications are taken at your local Tri-County Community Action Office Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please read the fact sheet and be sure to seek services ahead of your disconnect date! Your local office may implement additional policies in order to provide service to as many participants as timely as possible. You can help us serve you by arriving early with all the documentation necessary to process your application for benefits.
Applicants must bring the following:
1. Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
2. Proof of all household’s (all members) income from the preceding month.
3. Applicants requesting assistance for natural gas or electric must bring a disconnect/past due
notice (example: past due notice, termination notice, or final notice). If your rent includes heat you must bring a copy of your lease
and eviction notice. Applicants who participate in a Pre-Pay Electric Program must bring a statement from the utility company that
shows they have 10 days or less of pre-paid electric service.
4. The account number and name on the account for main heating fuel sources and electric bill.
In addition, in the Crisis component,
Please read the Fact Sheet below and contact your local Tri-County Community Action Agency office if you have any questions.
The LIHEAP [Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program] Crisis Program starts on January 6th and runs through March 31st or until funds are expended!
Did you know?
Benefits are limited to the amount necessary to relieve the crisis with the maximum amount not to exceed the community action
agency's local cost for a deliverable supply of the household's primary heating fuel or $400 for gas or electric. Benefits may take the
form of fuel deliveries, service reconnection, loan of space heaters and emergency measures to eliminate the crisis.
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL OFFICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS! What do I need to do?
Applications are taken at your local Tri-County Community Action Office Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please read the fact sheet and be sure to seek services ahead of your disconnect date! Your local office may implement additional policies in order to provide service to as many participants as timely as possible. You can help us serve you by arriving early with all the documentation necessary to process your application for benefits.
Applicants must bring the following:
1. Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
2. Proof of all household’s (all members) income from the preceding month.
3. Applicants requesting assistance for natural gas or electric must bring a disconnect/past due
notice (example: past due notice, termination notice, or final notice). If your rent includes heat you must bring a copy of your lease
and eviction notice. Applicants who participate in a Pre-Pay Electric Program must bring a statement from the utility company that
shows they have 10 days or less of pre-paid electric service.
4. The account number and name on the account for main heating fuel sources and electric bill.
In addition, in the Crisis component,
Please read the Fact Sheet below and contact your local Tri-County Community Action Agency office if you have any questions.
