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Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
LIHEAP Can Help You Survive The Cold
moreThe Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides federal money to non-profit agencies and local governments so they can assist low-income families with home heating and cooling costs. LIHEAP helps in a variety of ways, including providing financial assistance to those who can't pay their bills and emergency assistance for people whose heat has been shut off.
LIHEAP AT A GLANCE:
- In Florida, assistance is not a monthly benefit.
- Depending on the funds available in your county, you may able to apply for help up to three times a year.
- The agency makes the payments directly to your utility company on your behalf.
WHAT ASSISTANCE DOES LIHEAP PROVIDE?
Your LIHEAP program may be able to offer you one or more of the following types of assistance:
- Bill payment assistance.
- Energy crisis assistance.
- Weatherization and energy-related home repairs.
WHAT INFORMATION DO I NEED TO APPLY? YOU MAY NEED THE FOLLOWING:
- Recent copies of your utility bills.
- A recent payroll stub or other proof that shows your current gross income.
- Documentation showing income from Social Security, Unemployment Insurance, Pension Funds, disability, etc.
- Final Utility Termination Notice (if you've received a shut-off notice from your energy company).
- Proof of present address (e.g., rent receipt, lease or deed, property tax bill).
- Proof of total members living in your household (e.g., birth certificates, school records, etc.).
- Social Security cards (or numbers) for all persons living in your household.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residence.
You can find more information about LIHEAP online or you can call 1.866.NRG.NEAR (1.866.674.6327).
Other Electric Bill Payment Assistance Resources
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Homeless Prevention Program- November 1, 2009
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Over the last few days there has been a bit of news coverage about Pasco County receiving funds from the economic stimulus related "Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing" program. Pasco libraries receive calls regularly from citizens needing help paying utility bills. Most often, library staff suggest our customers call 211. Pasco County's United Way staff answers these 211 calls and will refer callers to local agencies which provide assistance.
Citizens needing help with paying utility bills and rent are also referred to Pasco County Human Services at (727) 834-3297 or (352) 521-5173 or Mid Florida Community Services, Inc. at (352) 567-0533 or (727) 845-7350.
Other Pasco County agencies that have received federal "Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing" funds are: the Salvation Army, Pasco Housing Authority, Youth and Family Alternatives and BayCare Health. You can find a your local Salvation Army Center by typing your zip code in the designated box on their website; the Housing Authority can be reached at (352) 567-0848; Youth and Family Alternatives can be reached at (727) 835-4166; and BayCare Health can be contacted at 1-877-692-2922.
Remember you can receive help filing online applications for food stamps, unemployment, searching for a job and more at any Pasco County Library System branch library.
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