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What Is The Energy Assistance Program?
The Energy Assistance Program provides financial assistance to low-income households to maintain services during the winter heating season. Income eligible families are provided a one-time benefit to their heating and electric companies to offset the high cost of utility bills.
Community & Family Services, Inc. provides the Energy Assistance Program to our six surrounding counties:
Adams, Blackford, Huntington, Jay, Randolph and Wells Counties.
How Do I Apply?
Download the 2021 English Application Packet
Completed application and all required documents are to be mailed in to the following address:
Community & Family Services, Inc.
PO Box 1087
521 S Wayne St.
Portland, IN 47371
You will need to provide the following documentation when submitting your application:
- Complete AND sign the 2020 EAP Application Packet
- Copy of the Applicant’s State issued Driver’s License or photo ID from whomever signed the application
- Social Security cards for everyone in the household
- Proof of Veteran Status
- Proof of Disability
- Documentation of income for the last (3) complete consecutive months, not including the month you apply
- Household members 18 years of age or older without income must sign an Income Verification Affidavit and tell how the basic needs listed are met
- High School/College Students, 18-23 years of age, must submit a copy of their FULL-TIME school schedule
- Landlord Affidavit is required for renters with utilities included in their rent. The Form should be completed and signed by the current landlord. Landlord contact detail is required on the form.
- Proof of Home Ownership should be provided if it applies.
- Please provide CURRENT heating and energy bills at the residence of application.
- Energy Education
What Are The Income Limit Requirements?
Energy Assistance Program Income Guidelines
Persons in Family/Household
Max Income
1
$24,835
2
$32,476
3
$40,118
4
$47,759
5
$55,400
6
$63,042
7
$64,474
8
$65,907
9
$71,775
What Should I Do If I Am About To Be Disconnected?
If you are in disconnect, please do not mail your application. A mail-in application may take too long to process to prevent being disconnected. Please call and make an appointment OR call 2-1-1.
Where Do I Find This Program In Other Counties?
If you live outside of our six counties, please click here for further guidance on where you need to go to receive Energy Assistance.
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