Energy Assistance Program - EAP - Inter County Community Council
The Energy Assistance program helps pay heat and electricity costs. Payments for energy bills are sent directly to the household's energy company or fuel provider for propane, fuel oil, or wood. Financial assistance varies depending on household income and fuel costs. The Energy Assistance Program provides additional grants for eligible households who need help with: - Getting reconnected to heat and power after disconnections - Paying for emergency fuel deliveries of propane, heating oil, or biofuel - Preventing disconnection
Categories
Last assured
07/30/2024
Physical Address
207 Main Street, Oklee, MN 56742
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Voice
Voice
Application process
- Call, walk in, or visit website for application. Households may apply for Energy Assistance once per program year (October 15 - May 31). Applications for the heating season are typically accepted beginning in September and ending at the end of May the following year. The start date may vary as to when applications begin to be accepted. Call or visit website to determine exact dates applications are being accepted. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis and are generally processed within 30 - 60 days, depending on program funding, and information provided.
Required documents
Application/registration form; proof of address; proof of household income; Social Security card/number; utility bills/account numbers
Eligibility
Homeowners and renters who are residents of Clearwater, Pennington, and Red Lake counties. Residents of eastern Polk County including the cities of Erskine, Fertile, Fosston, Lengby, McIntosh, Mentor, and Winger. Eligibility is on a sliding scale based on household size and the three most recent months of household income.
Service area
Clearwater County, MN
Pennington County, MN
Erskine, MN
Fertile, MN
Fosston, MN
Lengby, MN
Mcintosh, MN
Mentor, MN
Winger, MN
Red Lake County, MN
Agency info
Inter County Community Council
Offers various programs and comprehensive services for people in need that meet income criteria guidelines