Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP)

The Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP) assists low-income households, with at least one person age 60 and older, when the households are experiencing a home energy emergency.

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes). Effective October 1, 2021*

 
Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1 $25,296
2 $33,079
3 $40,863
4 $48,646
5 $56,430
6 $64,213
7 $65,672
8 $67,132
*Please refer to the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) Benefits Matrix for income ranges for households with 9-or-more individuals. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.
*These figures are based on the 2020 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) poverty guidelines published in the Federal Register on January 17, 2020.