Low Income Energy Assistance Program

[LoreyM]

To whom it may concern:

I am writing you because My family and I need help paying for our utility bills! We live in Red Bluff,ca in a Mobile home that is poorly insulated.Our home is freezing in the winter,and so Hot in the summer! The vents to our home are not even properly closed,you can see the ground outside!! From some of the vents on the
floor,so we have had to cover those vents up ourselves.The windows are not insulated at all,or oven is from the 1970's,and we constantly smell gas coming somewhere in
the home! This has made our PG& E bills so high. We are on a very fixed income.Are on medical,food stamps,Etc. My husband is the only one who works right now,and we have two kids to take care of! If you could please point us into the right path on where we need to turn,on getting some assistance with our outrageous Utility Bills I would be ever so grateful! Thank you for you time! I look forward to hearing from someone soon!

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

That is one of the problem with LIHEAP. Some people have an income that is just slightly too high to qualify. So they can't pay their bills, and the government won't help. More moderate income people. They are in a tough spot. Why the heck is your light bill so expensive? $850 is way above average. It should be $100 to $200 per month at most. Call the utility company and tell them of the problem. Maybe it is the meter. And other programs can be found here.
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html ... bills.html

Hello I am in desperate need of help paying my electrical bill. I have had two extremely expensive bills, but not considered low income and LHEAP can't help me. I applied and asked around. Last month light bill was 770.00 this month is 850.00. My light company had me to have an electrician come and check my house and he said he could not find any thing wrong. My electrical company would not decrease my bill and all the companys that help with paying electrical bills had no funds available. I have two kids and no where to go I really need help keeping my lights on. I have never been in a situation like this before. I do have a job but not enough funds to pay a light bill that has been 770 and 800 per month. My light bill usually average 250 with cable and internet. I don't understand why my bill drastically increased. I live in georgia

[Lance13]

Hello I am in desperate need of help paying my electrical bill. I have had two extremely expensive bills, but not considered low income and LHEAP can't help me. I applied and asked around. Last month light bill was 770.00 this month is 850.00. My light company had me to have an electrician come and check my house and he said he could not find any thing wrong. My electrical company would not decrease my bill and all the companys that help with paying electrical bills had no funds available. I have two kids and no where to go I really need help keeping my lights on. I have never been in a situation like this before. I do have a job but not enough funds to pay a light bill that has been 770 and 800 per month. My light bill usually average 250 with cable and internet. I don't understand why my bill drastically increased. I live in georgia

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Here is info on how to get help with bills, rent, debts, etc. Hardin County and Elizabethtown. Kentucky. The United Way of Central Kentucky partners with local non-profits and community action agencies, and they are always a great place to call. (270)737-0669. Community Health Charities of Kentucky at 1-888-336-3611 has info on LIHEAP and other utility and energy bill programs. And in this area, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is run by the Central Kentucky Community Action Council, and more info is below.
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html ... rogr1.html

I submitted a complete application for LIHEAP on 9/15/10. I was told I would receive assistance in about two months. I called once to a number a found online to followup and left a message, but no one ever called me back. I have never heard from anyone. I am desperate. I am in arrears to MLGW and receive a cutoff notice every month. If the LIHEAP program does not help me pay my utility bills then I may have my service turned off, freeze to death, or lose my home. I live in Elizabethtown Kentucky.

Thank you

[Sonya]

I submitted a complete application for LIHEAP on 9/15/10. I was told I would receive assistance in about two months. I called once to a number a found online to followup and left a message, but no one ever called me back. I have never heard from anyone. I am desperate. I am in arrears to MLGW and receive a cutoff notice every month. If the LIHEAP program does not help me pay my utility bills then I may have my service turned off, freeze to death, or lose my home. I live in Elizabethtown Kentucky.

Thank you

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

It does sound like you want to try the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This is funded by the feds, and can help people who are facing a life threatening situation like it sounds like your friend is.
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html ... tance.html

I have a friend that needs help and I have tried everything I can think of, including the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. So I'm asking if anyone knows how to help her with getting her lights turned back on she has been out of lights for a month now and no money to get them back on. This can even be life threatening, and I do not understand how LIHEAP program can't give them money for this. She lives by her self and no family she is disabled and has to have oxygen right now she uses portable bottles for her oxengen. I take her warm food because she has no way to cook. she takes cold baths because she dose not have hot water because no lights. Please some one Help us help her PLEASE! We have tried everything! Thank you and I hope to hear from someone!

[erkel]

I have a friend that needs help and I have tried everything I can think of, including the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. So I'm asking if anyone knows how to help her with getting her lights turned back on she has been out of lights for a month now and no money to get them back on. This can even be life threatening, and I do not understand how LIHEAP program can't give them money for this. She lives by her self and no family she is disabled and has to have oxygen right now she uses portable bottles for her oxengen. I take her warm food because she has no way to cook. she takes cold baths because she dose not have hot water because no lights. Please some one Help us help her PLEASE! We have tried everything! Thank you and I hope to hear from someone!

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

You live in New Jersey? I do not think an utility company can turn your power off if you have a medical need. I think that may be illegal and you definitely have rights in this case. Try contacting a pro bono attorney who can provide legal advice, if you have certain income limits. It sounds like you do. Here is the info on how to get pro bono and free legal advice in New Jersey.
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html ... dvice.html

I have an electric bill of $1800.. I only work 2 nights a week as a waitress and i make about $60 a week.. I am looking for any help i can find to help me pay this huge dept, including LIHEAP. They are constantly turning my lights off and my son has an asthma machine that he uses regularly... Can i find somewhere that may be able to help me? Can they really turn my power off if we use an asthma machine? Can the government low income program help?

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

While you may have tried two agencies, there are more in Columbus and Muscogee County. One of the programs and phone numbers to call is (706) 649-1600. The agency offers emergency food and LIHEAP and other resources for paying energy and utility bills. So of them may be able to help, even if you have income concerns from LIHEAP or if your income is too high.
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html ... e_pro.html

Trying to find an agency in my area that will assist with utilities. I tried 2 in my area which did not have any funds available. Some also say my income is too high, for things such as LIHEAP. I am in need of assistance with water and electric. I am unemployed at this time and have been for about 2 months. If there are any programs that have funds available to assist please feel free to contact me. Im in the state of Georgia, Columbus Georiga area to be exact.

[Macra]

I have an electric bill of $1800.. I only work 2 nights a week as a waitress and i make about $60 a week.. I am looking for any help i can find to help me pay this huge dept, including LIHEAP. They are constantly turning my lights off and my son has an asthma machine that he uses regularly... Can i find somewhere that may be able to help me? Can they really turn my power off if we use an asthma machine? Can the government low income program help?

[cat1]

Trying to find an agency in my area that will assist with utilities. I tried 2 in my area which did not have any funds available. Some also say my income is too high, for things such as LIHEAP. I am in need of assistance with water and electric. I am unemployed at this time and have been for about 2 months. If there are any programs that have funds available to assist please feel free to contact me. Im in the state of Georgia, Columbus Georiga area to be exact.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which is abbreviated as LIHEAP, is a federal government program that helps people pay for heating, cooling, and energy bills. The aid is targeted towards low income, the elderly, and disabled. Funds are used for both a crisis situation, and to help make regular, recurring utility bill payments. Overall the funding is extensive, and helps millions of people each and every year.
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html ... tance.html

I need help with with all of my Utilities Bills. My patience die 2 month ago and I don't have a job at this time. I am 66 years old. I would like to know about the program called (LIHEAP) Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Block Grant. My Cell Phone is off at this time because I can afford to pay my at this time. Please help with any Assistance you can provide me. I am facing a crisis with my energy bills

Thanks

[Nancyle1]

I need help with with all of my Utilities Bills. My patience die 2 month ago and I don't have a job at this time. I am 66 years old. I would like to know about the program called (LIHEAP) Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Block Grant. My Cell Phone is off at this time because I can afford to pay my at this time. Please help with any Assistance you can provide me. I am facing a crisis with my energy bills

Thanks

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

That is a problem with the ow Income Home Energy Assistance Program. If your income is mid level, then it can't help you. But sadly that is true of most assistance programs. The rich do not need help, the low income qualify, and middle income families are left out. Here is some info on West Pittston and Luzerne. I hope it helps.
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html ... _prog.html

I am not eligible to Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) because I make too much. My house was built in the 1920s, the windows haven't been replaced since then, I have oil heat, the siding is asbestos which needs to be replaced, I have to install insulation, a new roof and add support to the bedroom and kitchen floors. I live alone, work a full time job and go to school at night, I also have a car payment. I dont think LIHEAP takes any of this into account. The winter is approaching and I have no oil whatsoever. I don't have the $1500 its going to take to fill up my two 250 gallon tanks. I don't have the money to install new windows or any insulation. I can't find any places that will give me the help I need. I live in West Pittston, PA 18643 and cant find anywhere near here that will help me. Do you have any suggestions?

[Rachdep1]

I am not eligible to Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) because I make too much. My house was built in the 1920s, the windows haven't been replaced since then, I have oil heat, the siding is asbestos which needs to be replaced, I have to install insulation, a new roof and add support to the bedroom and kitchen floors. I live alone, work a full time job and go to school at night, I also have a car payment. I dont think LIHEAP takes any of this into account. The winter is approaching and I have no oil whatsoever. I don't have the $1500 its going to take to fill up my two 250 gallon tanks. I don't have the money to install new windows or any insulation. I can't find any places that will give me the help I need. I live in West Pittston, PA 18643 and cant find anywhere near here that will help me. Do you have any suggestions?

[Jimmy12]

LHEAP is a federal and state government assistance program. Where can I get help from if my income is too high, which it is. I also do not like dealing with these government programs. Any other options, besides LHEAP assistance?

[Macro1]

When do you need to sign up and apply for LIHEAP (low income home energy assistance program) Someone said you need to sign up in the summer for the 2009 winter season. Is that correct? Do you need to apply that soon? How do i apply in New York. Thank you.

[jMacdouglas1]

i want to find out how to get an application for heap to help pay my electric and heating bill. [email protected]

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

can someone please send me info on this program for my heating bills

LIHEAP is a program that can save you on heating and cooling bills. The government has greatly increased the grants and funds for this program as well. Here are a couple of good links on how to get aid.

http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html ... bills.html

http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/liheap/

[lucykeily]

can someone please send me info on this program for my heating bills