urban league low income home energy assistance program liheap
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Urban League Mission The mission of the Urban League of
Metropolitan St. Louis is to empower African Americans and others throughout the region in securing economic self-reliance, social equality and civil rights. The Urban League will be the catalyst for this change through advocacy, coalition building, program services and by promoting communication and understanding among different races and cultures.
LIHEAP Statistics70% of the Households we assist are under 75% of Poverty Level with an average monthly income $747.34
LIHEAP can help you: Pay your main heating & cooling bills
Who can get help? The Low Income Home Energy
Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low income residents meet their immediate energy needs. It can mainly help those who spend a large amount of their household income on energy bills.
LIHEAPFederally funded programLow Income defined as 135% of the
federal poverty levelWinter season – October 1 to May 31,
or until funds run outSummer season – June 1 to Sept 31,
or until funds run outSt. Louis City and Wellston
LIHEAPLIHEAP consist of 2 components
Energy Assistance (EA) which provides a payment of up to $300 on a household’s primary heating source
Emergency Crisis Intervention
Program (ECIP) provides assistance of up to $800 in the winter and $300 in the summer to prevent disconnection or restore disconnected services
Applying for LIHEAP Required documents
Social Security Verification Copy of Social Security Card for All Household
members
Income Verification Check Stubs Award Letter
Utility Bills Winter – Current Gas and/or Electric Bill (if Gas is
primary then Electric Bill must be a disconnection or final bill notice)
Summer – Current Electric Disconnection Notice or Final Bill
Why Weatherize? Weatherization helps homes stay Warmer
in the Winter and Cooler in the Summer
Improve the Energy Efficiency of the Home
Reduce Utility Bills
Increase the Comfort, Health and Safety of the Home
Weatherization is not a home repair program
The Weatherization Assistance Program services may include:Wall and Ceiling InsulationSealing Air Leaks in the homeInstalling Weather StrippingDryer VentingGlazing and Repairing Windows and DoorsPerforming Minor Duct RepairHot Water Tank RepairFurnace Repair or Replacement
Weatherization Assistance Program Homeowners and Renters
Picture ID / Identification for all occupants in the home/SS card, Birth certificate for children in the household
SS Card for the applicant
Proof of home ownership – Current month’s mortgage statement or Property Deed
Proof of income for everyone in the household for previous 3 months– Including previous year’s tax return.
Current Gas Bill
Current Electric Bill
Eligibility PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO HOMEOWNERS &
RENTERS
Income Guidelines Size of Family Annual Income 1 $22,340 2 $30,260 3 $38,180 4 $46,100 5 $54,020 6 $61,940 7 $69,860 8 $77,780