From the September "First Call for Help" Newsletter...Local Community Action Programs (CAP) are accepting
mailed-in applications for energy assistance for the upcoming
winter season. Energy assistance application packets are
available to anyone who has a family member that is elderly,
disabled, or 5 years old or younger. There are also income
guidelines that a family must fall within. (Guidelines listed
below). Proof of income and other documentation listed in
application packet must be sent with application to complete
process. When applications are received they are processed,
but benefits won’t be applied until after the program start date.
Those who were not able to mail in their application may
contact their local CAP agency to schedule an appointment.
Energy assistance will begin October 6th.
Income Guidelines:
# in Household Yearly Income
1 $15,600
2 $21,000
3 $26,000
4 $31,800
For each additional member add $5,400
For more information, contact your local CAP agency today:
http://www.incap.org/CAP_agencies.htm
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