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Mark K. Beutler, M.Ed. - DHS Office of Communications
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e-mail: Mark.Beutler@OKDHS.org
Oklahoma City --A limited amount of funds will be made available across the state through the federal Energy Crisis Assistance Program (ECAP) which is administered through the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS).
The DHS will begin taking applications Tuesday, March 24, and will continue until all allocated funds are depleted. Approximately $5 million in federal funds are available for this year’s ECAP in Oklahoma.
ECAP is part of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and eligibility is based on each household’s income and assets. If you or someone you know may be income eligible, you are encouraged to apply at your local DHS County Office.
Low-income households receiving public assistance and those not receiving public assistance may be eligible for ECAP. It is important that persons requesting assistance provide verification of service termination or that service will be terminated within 72 hours. Household requesting crisis assistance for propane must provide verification of cost for a minimum delivery as defined by their supplier.
Applications will be accepted at your local DHS County Office.
The maximum income guidelines are:
| Size of Household | Allowable Monthly Net Income |
|---|---|
| 1 |
$1,070 |
| 2 |
$1,442 |
| 3 |
$1,814 |
| 4 |
$2,186 |
| 5 |
$2,558 |
| 6 |
$2,931 |
| 7 |
$3,303 |
| 8 |
$3,675 |
Persons applying should have the most recent heating bill for their home or fuel supplier name, ID, social security number and verification of income for everyone living in the home when they make application. For more information, contact your local DHS County Office.
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