LHDC Accepting Energy Assistance
Applications Beginning October 8, 2007
Low income Hoosiers may apply for assistance with their heating bills through a program called the Energy Assistance Program, beginning Monday, October 8, 2007 , announced Larry K. Kleeman, Executive Director of Lincoln Hills Development Corporation (LHDC). Appointments must be made and are now being accepted. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federal block grant funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and administered in the State of Indiana by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA). Lincoln Hills Development Corporation (LHDC) is the local community action agency administering the program in the three county area of Crawford, Perry, and Spencer.
The Energy Assistance Program is designed to assist low income families with the high cost of home energy through the partial payment of utility and/or fuel bills. The program does not have sufficient funds to pay all the energy costs of eligible households.
An important energy education component has been added to the Energy Assistance Program. Energy Assistance Program clients who participate in the educational component will receive a free conservation action kit.
• For Crawford County appointments call 812-338-2350 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• In Spencer County appointments call 812-649-5034 on Thursdays and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m.
• For Perry County appointments call 812-547-3435 (dial “0” for the operator) Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For additional information, please call 1-800-467-1435, extension 231 or visit our website at www.LHDC.org.
Heads of households may be eligible for assistance if the household’s gross income does not exceed 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Listed below is a chart which shows the Federal Poverty Guidelines that will be used to determine income eligibility for the Energy Assistance Program. Income must be verified and determined for all household members age 18 and above.
150% FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES
Number in Household Gross Annual Income
1 $15,315
2 $20,535
3 $25,755
4 $30,975
5 $36,195
6 $41,415
If there are more than 6 members in the household, add $5,220 for each additional household member.