ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PY2024
The Energy Assistance Program application opens Oct 2, 2023 and closes May 20, 2024 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Applicants can apply online via the online portal, by mail, in-person, or by calling 2-1-1. To apply in-person or request a paper application form, applicants must contact their Local Service Provider. For more information on which LSP serves your county click on your county of residence via the map.
WHAT ARE THE INCOME AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS?
IHCDA partners with Local Service Providers (LSP) across Indiana to assist individuals with completing the EAP application. LSPs process and determine eligibility for all applications. Indiana households that make 60% of the state median income (60 SMI) or less may qualify for these benefits. See below for a detailed breakdown of income qualifications. Income eligibility is based on the most recent three months of income.
HH Size 1 month 12 months
1 $2, 479 $29,755
2 $3,242 $38,911
3 $4,005 $48,067
4 $4,768 $57,223
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO RECEIVE MY BENEFIT/ASSISTANCE?
Local Service Agencies may take 55 days to determine if you are eligible, and after your benefit has been awarded it may take an additional 30 days for the utility company to process your benefit. Please continue to pay your utility bills while waiting for your EAP benefit to appear on your account.
If you are receiving a direct pay benefit, it may take up to 120 days, or four months, from the date of your benefit approval for your payment to be processed and mailed to you. Please do not follow up on your benefit if 120 days has not passed yet.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I AM ABOUT TO BE DISCONNECTED?
If you are at risk of disconnection, please contact your utility provider immediately and attempt to negotiate a payment arrangement to suspend disconnection action. You may also reach out to your local service provider, Community Action Agency, or 2-1-1 for referrals to other resources in your community or alternate funding sources.
If you have received a disconnection notice for a metered utility, are within 10 days of running out of bulk fuel, or have already been disconnected or run completely out of bulk fuel, please notify your local service provider immediately.
Found at https://www.in.gov/ihcda/homeowners-and-renters/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap/ on 10/10/23.