To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of North Carolina 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 have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
---|---|
1 | $18,954 |
2 | $25,636 |
3 | $32,318 |
4 | $39,000 |
5 | $45,682 |
6 | $52,364 |
7 | $59,046 |
8 | $65,728 |
Beginning December 1st through January 31st of each year, priority in eligibility is given to households that contain persons age 60 and over or, a disabled person receiving a service through the North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services.
To apply for this program, please contact the local administering agency near you.