LIHEAP Program
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
The Social Services LIHEAP program will be accepting applications ne 1 through September 30 for cooling assistance. Applicants must qualify under the 2012/13 HHS income guidelines, and live within the Delaware Tribe’s Five-County service area.
A copy of your Tribal membership card, income verification for the past 6 months and a copy of your utility bill must be submitted with the application for payment. Income includes, but not limited to, VA, SSI, Social Security Disability, unemployment benefits, child support, IIM, TANF, and all earned income for the household. LIHEAP will provide a one-time payment of $325 to your energy vendor.
If you have already received utility assistance from any other agency, DHS or any other tribes, you are not eligible for this program.
You can download the application, or pick one up at the Tribal Headquarters (170 NE Barbara Bartlesville, OK 74006).
» Download LIHEAP Application Form
About LIHEAP
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low income households, primarily in meeting their immediate home energy needs. It is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Some of these funds are allocated to federally recognized Indian tribes; the Delaware Tribe of Indians appropriation is available to be used by qualifying tribal members.
FY 2012/2013 HHS Poverty Guidelines
| Size of family unit | 100 Percent of Poverty | 110 Percent of Poverty | 125 Percent of Poverty | 150 Percent of Poverty | 175 Percent of Poverty | 185 Percent of Poverty | 200 Percent of Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $11,170 | $12,287 | $13,963 | $16,755 | $19,548 | $20,665 | $22,340 |
| 2 | $15,130 | $16,643 | $18,913 | $22,695 | $26,478 | $27,991 | $30,260 |
| 3 | $19,090 | $20,999 | $23,863 | $28,635 | $33,408 | $35,317 | $38,180 |
| 4 | $23,050 | $25,355 | $28,813 | $34,575 | $40,338 | $42,643 | $46,100 |
| 5 | $27,010 | $29,711 | $33,763 | $40,515 | $47,268 | $49,969 | $54,020 |
| 6 | $30,970 | $34,067 | $38,713 | $46,455 | $54,198 | $57,295 | $61,940 |
| 7 | $34,930 | $38,423 | $43,663 | $52,395 | $61,128 | $64,621 | $69,860 |
| 8 | $38,890 | $42,779 | $48,613 | $58,335 | $68,058 | $71,947 | $77,780 |
For all states (except Alaska and Hawaii) and for the District of Columbia.
Note: For optional use in FFY 2012 and mandatory use in FFY 2013
Source: http://www.liheap.ncat.org/profiles/povertytables/FY2013/popstate.htm
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