HEAP offers assistance

If you are a low-income household facing disconnection of your primary or secondary heating source, have already had service disconnected, or have less than a 10-day supply of bulk fuel, please contact Warren County Community Services’ (WCCS) HEAP office immediately for assistance.

The E-HEAP Winter Crisis Program, a federally funded program administered by WCCS, will be accepting applications until March 31. Households with incomes at or below 175 percent of the 2017 Federal Poverty Guidelines may apply.

The following documents are required for WCCS HEAP Intake:

■ Income documentation for all household members 18 and older. If this documentation is missing, the application is incomplete. Required income for the last 13 weeks/3months categories would be: wages, court-ordered child support (print out from agency, even if not received), Social Security/SSI award letter or copy of check/bank statement, TANF/OWF benefits, unemployment (letter with weekly amount/ printout), utility allowance (Metropolitan Housing contract), self employed (WCCS would prefer quarterly statement showing profit/loss for the past 3 months). For zero income you must have documented proof of how you met your personal needs, including your rent/mortgage, food, utilities, medical and any assistance received.

■ Copies of both bills for the main heating and electric utility source. If you heat with propane/fuel oil/wood, bring a copy of your bill.

■ Documentation of co-payment is required. For Lebanon applicants proof of any co-pays must be paid prior to appointment; bring receipt (E-HEAP cannot pay sewer, water, garbage etc.).

■ Proof of citizenship/Social Security cards for all household members.

■ WCCS requires a picture ID and Social Security card for primary applicant.

■ WCCS requires proof of residency such as a copy of lease/ notarized letter.

To apply for this or other available HEAP assistance, contact WCCS’ HEAP, toll free at 1-866747-1042 for an appointment or to hear times for walk-in assistance.

The E-HEAP program is federally funded administered by WCCS.