Offering the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP), which has the purpose of assisting low-income households that are struggling to pay their electrical bill. Individuals are strongly encouraged to mail the application at 500 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, email at communityservices@eoacwaco.org, or fax at 254-756-7664 .

Eligibility:

• Residents of McLennan county 
• Documentation for everyone in household
• Proof of income - two paystubs (last 30 days)
• Utility Bills - disconnection notice if applicable
• Valid ID or Driver's License
• Application completely filled out with a valid phone number

For additional questions contact 254-756-0954 

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.

Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2024

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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