Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP)

The Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP) assists low-income households, with at least one person age 60 and older, when the households are experiencing a home energy emergency.

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes). Effective July 1, 2020*

 
Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1 $19,140
2 $25,860
3 $32,580
4 $39,300
5 $46,020
6 $52,740
7 $59,460
8 $66,180
*For households with more than eight people, add $6,720 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.
*These figures are based on the 2020 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) poverty guidelines published in the Federal Register on January 17, 2020.