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Otterbein, IN - 47970
(765) 583-4539
A township trustee is an elected official who is responsible, among other things, for the care of the poor in the township.
This may include food aid, shelter, utilities (no bills, deposits, reconnection fees or penalties), clothing, household supplies, medical services, and funeral expenses.
Each township has more or less different guidelines based on the standards set by the state.
Every county in Indiana is divided into municipalities.
In some larger, more populated cities, the trustee may have the staff to assist in the application process.
To apply for help, contact the township trustee in charge.
Others take over the process themselves.
Applicants may be asked to provide documentation such as income and bills.
If denied services, the applicant must receive a PR-1A form stating the reason for the denial.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance program is called LIHEAP. They assist low income people and families with their heating and cooling bills. This program is therefore, a year long program that is available 12 months a year.
To qualify for the LIHEAP assistance, you need to qualify. We provide the current Federal Poverty Rates nationwide below.
You are automatically qualified for LIHEAP assistance if you participate in the SNAP food stamps program, TANF Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or the SSI program through Social Security.
| Persons In Family | Earnings (100% Fed Poverty Guideline) |
| 1 | $15,060 |
| 2 | $20,440 |
| 3 | $25,820 |
| 4 | $31,200 |
| 5 | $36,580 |
| 6 | $41,960 |
| 7 | $47,340 |
| 8 | $52,720 |
*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get legal aid from some offices, they use a sliding fee scale. When they use a sliding fee scale, the 100% rate can be different than 100%. In those cases, using for example a 200% federal poverty level, you will only need double the 100% number listed above to 200%.
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