The 2023-24 Indiana Energy Assistance Program is going on now. Please review the updated information below.
PCACS serves as an intake site for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The program helps individuals and families with their winter heating costs. The 2023-24 Program will be primarily in-person by appointment to process applications. Call 219-464-9736, Option 1, to set up your appointment.
You may file online through: https://ihcda.rhsconnect.com/portal/Account/Login.
The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) can help you pay your heat and electric bills! EAP is a federally funded program through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) called the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
EAP provides a one-time annual benefit that can assist you with the high cost of home energy and can help if you are about to get disconnected. However, an EAP benefit will not cover all of your annual heating and electric costs, so you should continue to pay your bills regularly.
What are the Income Limits and Eligibility Requirements?
The amounts listed below are 60% of the State Median Income. If your household has more than 10 people or more members, the amount is based on 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Please note that for eligibility determination, we use the most recent 3 months of income.
Persons in Household Monthly Income 3-Month Income
1 $2,479 $7,438
2 $3,242 $9,727
3 $4,005 $12,016
4 $4,768 $14,305
5 $5,531 $16,594
6 $6,294 $18,883
7 $6,437 $19,312
8 $6,580 $19,741
9 $6,723 $20,171
Porter County Aging & Community Services administers the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) and NIPSCO Cares Hardship. Through EAP, we assist income-eligible families and individuals with gas and electric expenses. When participants qualify for a determined amount, the payment is electronically paid to the appropriate company.
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