St. Mary/Vermilion CAA Accepting Appointments for LIHEAP Utility Assistance Program
Mrs. Almetra J. Franklin, CEO, for St. Mary/Vermilion Community Action Agency would like to announce will begin accepting appointments on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 beginning at 8:30a.m for utility assistance. You may call the central office at (337) 828-5703/5703 to set up your appointment in the St. Mary Parish area. No Walk-Ins. If you don’t have all information, your application will not be accepted.
LIHEAP UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The LIHEAP Utility Assistance Program helps low-income households pay their heating and cooling bills as well as increase their energy self-sufficiency. This program targets people with the lowest incomes and the highest energy costs based on their income and family size. Additional targets are low-income households that include the elderly, persons with disabilities, and young children.
CRISIS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: We will also take applications for the Crisis Assistance Program. This program is to help households whose lights and/or gas bills are turned off or threatened to be disconnected due to do no other means of payment. Households are eligible for one crisis payment not to exceed $475.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be responsible for the household energy bill. Applicant must have an active heating/cooling utility account. Applicant may only receive one LIHEAP benefit each season.
- Heating: November 15 – March 15,
- Cooling: April 1 – September 30
- Crisis: October 1 – September 30
INFORMATION NEEDED TO APPLY
- Recent copies of your utility bills-(Gas and Light Bills only)
- Last four consecutive copies of check stubs for employed household members
- Proof of unearned income (Social Security, Unemployment Insurance, Pension Funds, Disability, etc.)
- Disconnect notice (if you received a shut-off notice from your energy company)
- Proof of present address (Cable, Telephone, Water, rent receipt, lease or deed, etc.)
- Driver’s license or picture ID of everyone 18 and over in Household
- Social Security card for all members living in your household
- Additional information may be required to determine your eligibility for energy assistance
Number in Household |
Gross Income Per Month |
1 |
$2,011 |
2 |
$2,630 |
3 |
$3,249 |
4 |
$3,868 |
5 |
$4,486 |
2020 LIHEAP 60% ESTIMATED
STATE MEDIAN INCOME LEVELS