Eligibility Requirements

The following chart describes the Low Income Energy Assistance Eligibility Requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: In reference to the "WHAT'S NEEDED" column on the chart., if we are unable to establish eligibility for assistance, additional information may be required.

Eligibility Requirement	What's Needed	How Often
Identity	ID, Contact with someone knowledgeable of your situation	At application
Address	Lease, rental agreement, any other shelter expenses, contact with someone knowledgeable of your situation	At application or situation, if moving
Citizenship/ Alien Status	Verification of citizenship/alien status via Immigration and Naturalization Service	At application
Social Security Number	Valid social security card or number	At application
Earned Income: Wages/Self-Employment	Wage stubs, tax forms contacting employer	At application
Unearned Income: Public Benefits/ Private Retirement Benefits/Trust, etc.	Documents from provider, award letter	At application
Assets/Resources	Ownership and tax records - bank and court documents	At application
Heating Expense	Copy of bills	At application

For more information, please contact your county DSS office or email us.

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Page Modified 07/16/2009