European American Association

1991 - 2011   Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence

"Helping People Survive Today and Prepare for Tomorrow"

LIHEAP

CEDA

2011 LIHEAP ENROLLMENT Information, Dates & Requirements

This Winter heating season, LIHEAP-eligible applicants will have an option to decide which of the 2 affordable energy programs is best for you.

1. LIHEAP Direct Vendor Payment               

  

LIHEAP DVP is designed to assist income-eligble households with winter energy services, in the form of a one-time benefit payment to the utility companies that are applied directly to the household's energy bills.  The amount of the payment is determined by income, household size, and fuel type.

2. LIHEAP Percent of Income Payment Plan

 

LIHEAP PIPP provides a monthly benefit payment to the utilities based on household utility usage and monthly income.  Customers are required top pay a reduced amount on their utility bills each month to get the benefit payments. PIPP participants who make their utility payments on time will receive credits toward their outstanding balance. Disconnected households not eligible.

2011 LIHEAP Enrollment Dates

Seniors and Disabled Individuals

Emergency Furnace, Reconnection Assistance and Households with Children under 5 years old

General Enrollment

September 1, 2011

October 1, 2011

Documents YOU Need to APPLY:

• Ÿ Proof of gross income from all household members for the 30-day period to the application date.

• Ÿ Copy of most recent heat and electric bills (if you pay for your home energy directly)

• Ÿ Proof of Social Security Numbers of all household members

• Ÿ If a member of your household receives TANF, you must bring their Medical Eligibility Card

• Ÿ Applicants that have their utilities included in the rent must bring proof of rental agreement starting monthly rental amount, that utilities are included, and landlord contact information.  (Rent costs must be greater than 30% of household gross income for 30 days prior to application).

INCOME GUIDELINES (EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1,2011):

• FAMILY SIZE

*Gross Income for 30 Days prior to Application Date

1

$1,361

2

$1,839

3

$2,316

4

$2,794

5

$3,271

6

$3,749

* For Each Additional Person, add $477.50

Expect Longer Wait Times in September and November.

**The program runs until the money is exhausted.**

Applications are taken at our office

Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm.

Our multilingual staff speaks -

English, Spanish, Romanian, Hungarian,

Russian, Polish, and Ukrainian.