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 60 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 three most recent months of income.
2023 Maximum EAP Income Guidelines
For household size 1-16, based on 50% SMI. For household size 17-20, based on FPG.
| Household Size |
Annual Income |
3 Month Max. Guidelines |
| 1 |
$30,572 |
$7,643 |
| 2 |
$39,979 |
$9,994 |
| 3 |
$49,386 |
$12,346 |
| 4 |
$58,793 |
$14,698 |
| 5 |
$68,200 |
$17,050 |
| 6 |
$77,607 |
$19,401 |
| 7 |
$79,371 |
$19,842 |
| 8 |
$81,135 |
$20,283 |
| 9 |
$82,898 |
$20,724 |
| 10 |
$84,662 |
$21,165 |
| 11 |
$86,426 |
$21,606 |
| 12 |
$88,190 |
$22,047 |
| 13 |
$89,954 |
$22,488 |
| 14 |
$91,717 |
$22,929 |
| 15 |
$93,481 |
$23,370 |
| 16 |
$95,245 |
$23,811 |
| 17* |
$98,022 |
$24,505 |
| 18* |
$103,214 |
$25,803 |
| 19* |
$108,406 |
$27,101 |
| 20* |
$113,598 |
$28,399 |
* 110% of Federal Poverty Guideline is greater.
