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Energy Assistance Program - EAP - Todd County Human Services

200 1st Street NE, Suite 1, Staples, MN 56479

Eligibility

- Homeowners and renters who are residents of Todd County - Eligibility is on a sliding scale based on household size and the three most recent months of household income

Required documents

Application/registration form proof of address proof of household income Social Security card/number state ID utility shut off notice/account number

Hours

- Office: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday - After Hours: Call Todd County Sheriff

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

- Call; walk-in - Visit website for an application at https://mn.gov/commerce/consumers/consumer-assistance/energy-assistance/. Households may apply for Energy Assistance once per program year (October 15 - May 31). 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. - For after-hours heating emergencies: Call Todd County Sheriff

Service area

Todd County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Application Process

Walk In

Description

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. 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 - Weatherization program, such as free repairs or upgrades in the home for ventilation, insulation, or a homeowner's broken heating system for a furnace repair/replacement. May cover water or sewer bills.

Last Assured

12/12/2025

Providing organization

Todd County Human Services

County human services office