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The document provides information about the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) which provides energy bill assistance to low-income households. It details who is eligible based on income guidelines, the types of assistance available which include help with current charges or past due bills/deposits, and what documentation is required like ID, income verification, and current utility bills.

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LIHEAP Tri-Fold Flyer

The document provides information about the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) which provides energy bill assistance to low-income households. It details who is eligible based on income guidelines, the types of assistance available which include help with current charges or past due bills/deposits, and what documentation is required like ID, income verification, and current utility bills.

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Call Low Income Home

Energy Assistance
(855) 806-9648
Program (LIHEAP)
Follow the prompts
to receive infor- It is illegal to discriminate
mation and/or against any person because
schedule an of race, color, religion, sex,
handicap, family status
appointment.
(having one or more
Appointments do children) or national origin.
open up daily.
Available 24/7

Housing Services Division


Any person who requires Community Services
special accommodation Department
(ADA) for accessibility can 2804 W. Marc Knighton Court
connect directly to a live #12
operator by following the Lecanto, FL 34461
phone menu prompts, (352) 527-7520
Monday-Friday FAX: (352) 527-7531
10am-2pm or 3pm-5pm. http://www.citrusbocc.com/
commserv/housing/liheap.htm
LIHEAP HOW DOES IT WORK? THE FOLLOWING ITEMS
ARE REQUIRED AT THE
Energy bill assistance is provided
 Potential applicants are advised TIME OF APPLICATION:
to low-income qualified
households for home heating and to call when they receive their
bills.  Photo ID for the Applicant
cooling costs as funds are
available.  Applications are accepted by (government issued)
appointment only.  Social Security cards for all
 All appointments are household members
prescreened for eligibility,
 Food Stamp card (if applicable)
greatest need, total gross
household income, and amount  Current utility bill, past due bill,
of assistance. shut off notice, or deposit letter
 For deposit assistance a
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR current lease is required
ASSISTANCE?
 Utility bill must be in a
Applicants must meet income household member’s name.
guidelines that are based on the
household’s anticipated gross  Proof of income for all
annual income and number of household members (one
household members. *Subject to change month current &
consecutive)
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE
 Acceptable documents for
Household Maximum* There are two types of LIHEAP income: paystubs, social
Size Gross assistance: security benefit letter, VA
1 $ 18,210 Home Energy Assistance is defined as benefit letter, child support
current charges due to the utility award letter, TANF award
2 $ 24,690 provider. Can be used as a direct credit letter, retirement/pension/trust
3 $ 31,170 to the account. This is a one time per letter, unemployment letter,
year benefit. statement from family/friends
4 $ 37,650 that assist with living expenses
5 $ 44,130 on a monthly basis.
Crisis Assistance is defined as a shut-off
notice, a bill that shows an amount past  Bank statements are not
6 $ 50,610
due, or a deposit. Pays the minimum acceptable as proof of income
7 $ 57,090 necessary to resolve the crisis but not documentation.
more than the maximum of $600.00.This
8 $ 63,570 is a one time per year benefit.

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