Applicants must first apply for LIEAP during the LIEAP season and have a delinquent bill before Energy Share will be considered.Ī local Committee meets the first and third Wednesday of every month from between September 19 and June 19 to review each application and make the final decisions on awarding benefits. Eligibility is not based solely on income but also on the extenuating circumstances the household is facing.Īpplications are accepted year-round. More Information: Energy Assistance by Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services Energy Share of MontanaĪpply at: Community Action Partnership (same as LIEAP Address above)Įnergy Share benefits are a one-time grant to alleviate a temporary heating emergency. Payment processing may take 6 to 8 weeks. Benefit amounts are determined by total income and the number of household members, type of fuel used and size, type, and location of the home. Primary home, vehicles and personal property are excluded. LIEAP is funded by Federal and State government agencies (this is not welfare). Eligibility is based on gross income from all household members and the value of their resources. To be eligible, Co-op members must meet federal low-income guidelines based on gross yearly income and the number of persons in the home. The member is responsible for usage prior to October 1st, as well as bills in excess of the LIEAP benefit amount. (electric, gas, wood, propane, etc.) for the winter heating months of October thru April. Benefits are applied to the members’ primary heat source.
Low Income Energy Assistance Program “LIEAP” Places to ApplyĪ portion of your home heating costs, as well as some emergency needs, may be met through LIEAP.
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