DHS makes energy crisis assistance available for low-income households
Wednesday, March 09, 2016
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The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) will make a limited amount of funds available across the state through the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
DHS will begin taking applications Tuesday, March 22, and will continue until all allocated funds are depleted. Approximately $3.5 million in federal funds is available for this year’s Energy Crisis Assistance Program (ECAP) in Oklahoma.
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 for ECAP available 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. Households requesting crisis assistance for propane must provide verification of cost for a minimum delivery as defined by their supplier.
The maximum income guidelines are:
| Size of Household | Allowable Monthly Net Income |
| 1 | $ 1079 |
| 2 | $ 1460 |
| 3 | $ 1842 |
| 4 | $ 2223 |
| 5 | $ 2604 |
| 6 | $ 2986 |
| 7 | $ 3367 |
| 8 | $ 3748 |
Persons applying should have the most recent cut-off notice 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 the local DHS county office in your county of residence.
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