Article Title | LIHEAP AND EHEAP BENEFIT LIMITS INCREASED UP TO $750 DUE TO COVID-19 | Post Date | Posted on
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 | Rollup Image | | Body | ​Effective April 1, 2020 the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP) benefit limits per household have increased in the following matter: LIHEAP | BENEFIT TYPE | OLD LIMIT | NEW LIMIT | | Crisis (winter and summer) | Up to $600 | Up to $750 | | Home Energy | From $150- $450 | From $200- $600 |
Crisis (winter and summer) - Qualifying households will receive a benefit amount of up to $750 on a past due bill, to resolve their energy crisis.
Home Energy - Households that do not have an energy crisis, but whose total income is at or below 150% FPLG, will receive a credit of $200- $600.
- The benefit amount will depend on total household income, household composition, and if there are any elderly, disabled or children under age six (6) in the household.
Application Requirements - Email address, photo ID and Social Security cards, birth certificates, and household income.
EHEAP | BENEFIT TYPE | OLD LIMIT | NEW LIMIT | | Crisis (winter and summer) | Up to $600 | Up to $750 |
Application Requirements - Must be 60 years of age or older.
- Email address, photo ID and Social Security cards, birth certificates, household income, and a calculation sheet if receiving housing assistance.
Apply for LIHEAP or EHEAP online at www.pbcgov.com/OSCARSS. For more information or questions, please call (561) 355-4792 or (561) 355-4766. Reminder: Our offices remain closed to the public. #SaferAtHome | | Attachments |
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