The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) helps pay for home heating costs and furnace repairs for income-qualified households.
EAP is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Apply for EAP
Grants are:
- For renters or homeowners
- For households with income at or below 50 percent of the state median income
- Based on energy cost, household size, and income
Services may include:
- Payment of energy bills
- Help with utility disconnections or fuel deliveries.
- Education on efficient and safe use of energy.
- Advocacy with energy suppliers and human service providers.
- Repair or replacement of homeowners' broken heating systems.
To apply for EAP, you can request an application or
find your local EAP provider.
EAP eligibility is based on the most recent one month of income.
2026 Maximum EAP Income Guidelines
Based on 50% of State Median Income (SMI) for household sizes 1-18 and on 110% of Federal Poverty Guidelines for household sizes 19-20.
| Household Size |
Annual Income |
1 Month Max. Guidelines |
| 1 |
$ 37,439 |
$ 3,119 |
| 2 |
$ 48,959 |
$ 4,079 |
| 3 |
$ 60,479 |
$ 5,039 |
| 4 |
$ 71,999 |
$ 5,999 |
| 5 |
$ 83,518 |
$ 6,959 |
| 6 |
$ 95,038 |
$ 7,919 |
| 7 |
$ 97,198 |
$ 8,099 |
| 8 |
$ 99,358 |
$ 8,279 |
| 9 |
$ 101,518 |
$ 8,459 |
| 10 |
$ 103,678 |
$ 8,639 |
| 11 |
$ 105,838 |
$ 8,819 |
| 12 |
$ 107,998 |
$ 8,999 |
| 13 |
$ 110,158 |
$ 9,179 |
| 14 |
$ 112,318 |
$ 9,359 |
| 15 |
$ 114,478 |
$ 9,539 |
| 16 |
$ 116,638 |
$ 9,719 |
| 17 |
$ 118,798 |
$ 9,889 |
| 18 |
$ 120,958 |
$ 10,079 |
| 19 |
$ 126,116 |
$ 10,509 |
| 20 |
$ 132,165 |
$ 11,013 |
