Applications for Energy Assistance can be process via mail, phone, fax and/or email, call the office to inquire. (509) 662-6156, ext. 227.

They help with the following bills:

Heating bills, electricity, gas, oil, propane, wood or wood pellets.

Eligibility Requirements
150% or less of the federal poverty level

Information Required:
• 3-months of household income
• Proof of address
•Social Security cards for all in the household or other verification of legal immigration status
•12-month summary of utility usage

Other Services provided at this office:
Weatherization, Housing, Americorps, RSVP, Asset Building, Litercy Council, Food Distribution.

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

Our mission is to end poverty by helping people and changing lives.”*

*From the Chelan-Douglas CAC 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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