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Low Income Energy Assistance Program

Eligibility Requirements

The following chart describes the Low Income Energy Assistance Eligibility Requirements as of 3/1/00.
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 Contact with someone knowledgeable of your situation, ID At application
Address Lease, rental agreement, 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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