Energy Assistance Program - EAP - Todd County Human Services
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 - 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.
Categories
Last assured
05/21/2024
Physical Address
200 1st Street NE, Suite 1, Staples, MN 56479
Hours
- Office: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday - After Hours: Call Todd County Sheriff
Voice
Voice
Fax
(320)732-4540
Application process
- Call, walk-in, or 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
Required documents
Application/registration form; proof of address; proof of household income; Social Security card/number; state ID; utility shut off notice/account number
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.
Service area
Todd County, MN
Agency info
Todd County Human Services
Provides a wide range of programs, services, and initiatives to assist residents in the areas of medical coverage, financial assistance, food programs, employment support, care coordination, case management, and services to residents who are in need of protection within Todd County