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The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) assists approximately 3,000 households annually in Flathead, Lincoln, Lake and Sanders counties. The program subsidizes a portion of the participants' primary heating costs during the heating season (October 1 to April 30). Eligibility is based primarily on family size and income. Payments are made directly to local utility companies and fuel vendors. Eligible LIEAP participants may also qualify for additional discounts offered by participating vendors.
Energy Share of Montana is a partnership of concerned citizens, organizations and local utility companies committed to helping Montana families overcome an energy emergency and move toward self-reliance. Energy Share helps with emergency heating needs caused by situations beyond the families' control and is used as a last resort for those ineligible for other programs or still in need after other resources are exhausted. The program is funded by utility companies, Universal Systems Benefits Charges and donations from concerned consumers. Energy Conservation NMHR provides information to assist eligible households in lowering their heating costs. Low cost materials such as plastic for windows, weather strip, water heater blankets, roof patch and caulking are available for "self-weatherization" projects to LIEAP eligible customers
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PLEASE NOTE: Income limits have changed! More Montanans will qualify for help!
LIEAP applications require verification of income for the 3 months prior to the month in which an application is submitted. Three month income is multiplied by 4 to achieve an annualized income.
2009-2010 INCOME/RESOURCE GUIDELINES
#/MEMBERS |
1 MONTH INCOME |
3 MONTH INCOME |
ANNUALIZED INCOME |
RESOURCES (excludes home, vehicles, personal items) |
1 |
1805 |
5415 |
21660 |
9930 |
2 |
2428 |
7285 |
29140 |
14899 |
3 |
3051 |
9155 |
36620 |
15892 |
4 |
3675 |
11025 |
44100 |
16885 |
5 |
4298 |
12895 |
51580 |
17878 |
6 |
4921 |
14765 |
59060 |
18871 |
7 |
5261 |
15783 |
63133 |
19863 |
8 |
5378 |
16134 |
64536 |
19863 |
9 |
5495 |
16485 |
65939 |
19863 |
ADDITIONAL |
117 |
351 |
1403 |
0 (Household maximum is $19863) |
LIEAP APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED BETWEEN OCTOBER 1 AND APRIL 30 ONLY.
To find out where to apply for energy assistance if you live in a county other than Flathead, Lake, Lincoln or Sanders, contact the Montana Citizen's Advocate, toll-free, at 1-800-332-2272. Or visit the energy assistance eligibility office nearest you. To download the 2009-20010 LIEAP application form, click here.
In addition to a completed application form, you will also be asked to supply the following documents:
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