Description:
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides a one-time payment during the heating season of October 1 – May 15. The funding pays a portion of a household's heating costs, but the payment is not intended to cover the entire cost of heating a residence. The amount of the benefit varies depending on a variety of factors, including the household’s size, income, and energy costs. In most cases, the energy assistance benefit is paid directly to the household energy supplier. LIHEAP assistance appointments can be requested online, in person, and over the phone. Special accommodations are available for the homebound and elderly.
The Community Advocates' Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program processes requests for the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program emergency furnace replacement or repair. Applicants are assessed by Community Advocates' staff to determine if households are eligible for services. Upon confirmation of eligibility, Community Advocates' staff will contact the local weatherization agency in order to perform actual repair or replacement services. The Low-Income Pilot program offers case management, educational conservation information, and financial literacy workshops for clients wishing to significantly reduce their energy bills and/or who have historically have fallen behind in their utilities payments. The program develops affordable payment plans for customers who have high energy bill arrears and a history of service disconnection so that they establish consistent bill payments and avoid future service interruption.
The Milwaukee County Energy Assistance team is ready to help you apply for the program. You can schedule a phone appointment online at KeepWarmMKE.org or by calling 414-270-4653. During the coronavirus public health emergency, we are only taking phone appointments or you can apply online.