Energy Assistance
> Delaware Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Program Description:
The Delaware Energy Assistance Program (DEAP) is a Federally funded program for low-income families that need help meeting their home energy costs. The Division of State Service Centers (DSSC) administers this program on a contractual basis with Catholic Charities, Inc. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), provides funds. DEAP services provide assistance to income-eligible families to help them meet their home energy needs.
General Program Requirements:
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Delaware, you must need financial assistance for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $21,660 if one person lives in the household; $29,140 if two people live in the household; $36,620 if three people live in the household; $44,100 if four people live in the household; $51,580 if five people live in the household; $59,060 if six people live in the household; $66,540 if seven people live in the household; $74,020 if eight people live in the household; and $81,500 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $7,480 for each additional person in the home.
Status
Active
Loan Terms:
Not Applicable
Application Process:
Call Catholic Charities to find out where and how to apply for assistance.
Kent County: (302) 674-1782
New Castle County: (302) 654-9295
Sussex County: (302) 856-6310
Program Contact Information:
For more information about this program, please visit:
http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dssc/liheap.html
Managing Agency:
Delaware
http://www.delaware.gov
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