Urban League

Low Income Home Energy Assistance

Program

LIHEAP

Urban League Mission The mission of the Urban League of

Metropolitan St. Louis is to empower African Americans and others throughout the region in securing economic self-reliance, social equality and civil rights. The Urban League will be the catalyst for this change through advocacy, coalition building, program services and by promoting communication and understanding among different races and cultures.

COOL, HEAT or EAT???

LIHEAP Statistics70% of the Households we assist are under 75% of Poverty Level with an average monthly income $747.34

LIHEAP can help you: Pay your main heating & cooling bills

Who can get help? The Low Income Home Energy

Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low income residents meet their immediate energy needs. It can mainly help those who spend a large amount of their household income on energy bills.

LIHEAPFederally funded programLow Income defined as 135% of the

federal poverty levelWinter season – October 1 to May 31,

or until funds run outSummer season – June 1 to Sept 31,

or until funds run outSt. Louis City and Wellston

LIHEAPLIHEAP consist of 2 components

Energy Assistance (EA) which provides a payment of up to $300 on a household’s primary heating source

Emergency Crisis Intervention

Program (ECIP) provides assistance of up to $800 in the winter and $300 in the summer to prevent disconnection or restore disconnected services

Applying for LIHEAP Required documents

Social Security Verification Copy of Social Security Card for All Household

members

Income Verification Check Stubs Award Letter

Utility Bills Winter – Current Gas and/or Electric Bill (if Gas is

primary then Electric Bill must be a disconnection or final bill notice)

Summer – Current Electric Disconnection Notice or Final Bill

Urban League

Missouri Weatherization

Assistance Program

MOWAP

Why Weatherize? Weatherization helps homes stay Warmer

in the Winter and Cooler in the Summer

Improve the Energy Efficiency of the Home

Reduce Utility Bills

Increase the Comfort, Health and Safety of the Home

Weatherization is not a home repair program

The Weatherization Assistance Program services may include:Wall and Ceiling InsulationSealing Air Leaks in the homeInstalling Weather StrippingDryer VentingGlazing and Repairing Windows and DoorsPerforming Minor Duct RepairHot Water Tank RepairFurnace Repair or Replacement

Weatherization Assistance Program Homeowners and Renters

Picture ID / Identification for all occupants in the home/SS card, Birth certificate for children in the household

SS Card for the applicant

Proof of home ownership – Current month’s mortgage statement or Property Deed

Proof of income for everyone in the household for previous 3 months– Including previous year’s tax return.

Current Gas Bill

Current Electric Bill

Eligibility PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO HOMEOWNERS &

RENTERS

Income Guidelines Size of Family Annual Income 1 $22,340 2 $30,260 3 $38,180 4 $46,100 5 $54,020 6 $61,940 7 $69,860 8 $77,780