The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program, also known as CEAP, was created to provide utility assistance to low-income households that are struggling to pay their electrical bill. Individuals must apply for the program and provide all the required documentation. Additionally, individuals will be educated on how to budget and manage their energy costs.

Documentation required:

• Photo identification
• Social Security cards or numbers for all household members
• Proof of residence (such as a utility bill) 
• Proof of income for 30 days prior to appointment date (for each household individual that is 18 years or older)
• Additional paperwork as required by program guidelines.

For additional information, please contact (806) 894-3800.

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.

Mission Statement

The mission of South Plains Community Action Association has remained consistent for thirty years. The agency has taken a leadership role in stimulating a better focus of available resources and functioning as a catalyst for community interest and support of the needs of disadvantaged individuals.”*

*From the South Plains Community Action Association, Inc. website

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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