To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Wisconsin and you must need financial assistance with home energy costs.
A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as SNAP, SSI, TANF, automatically meets the eligibility requirement.
In order to qualify, you must also have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below 60 percent of the State Median Income:
Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
---|---|
1 | $32,105 |
2 | $41,983 |
3 | $51,861 |
4 | $61,739 |
5 | $71,618 |
6 | $81,496 |
7 | $83,348 |
8 | $85,200 |
To apply for this program, please contact the local administering agency near you. You can find contact information for each county in Wisconsin by using the interactive map.
You can obtain information on eligibility, program services and
where to apply by calling:
1-866-432-8947
You may also visit the WHEAP website.