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Oct 23Energy Assistance Available
Posted in Job Center, News at 9:49 am
The Manitowoc County Human Services Department will be accepting applications from Manitowoc County residents for the 2006-2007 Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) beginning October 1, 2006 through May 15, 2007. Benefits are also available to assist with electric costs if the applicant is responsible for fuel costs. Applications will be taken at the Manitowoc County Job Center, 3733 Dewey Street, Manitowoc.
Energy Assistance applicants will be seen Monday through Friday by appointment only. Appointments may be made by calling 920-683-2888. Individuals receiving W-2, Food Share, Child Care assistance or Medicaid (including Healthy Start, BadgerCare and Family Planning Waiver) must schedule appointments with their current Economic Support Specialist at the downtown office (926 S 8th Street, Manitowoc, 920-683-4230) or at the Manitowoc County Job Center.
An outreach worker will also take applications by appointment at the Manitowoc Senior Center each Friday morning and at the Two Rivers Senior Center each Thursday morning from now until mid- December.
Applicants are required to provide information of the following items: Social Security cards for all household members regardless of age; proof of heating costs for the 12 months from September 1, 2005 to August 31, 2006 (a statement of these costs may be obtained from your fuel supplier); proof of electric costs for the same time period (the statement must be for electricity costs only); proof of any income in the household such as but not limited to the following: wages, Social Security benefits, unemployment compensation, child support, pensions, workman’s compensation, gambling, bingo and lottery winnings. Self employment of any kind (including rental income) and interest or dividend income will need to be verified using your 2005 income tax returns. Personal records on income or expenses cannot be accepted. Child support paid out of the household can be used as a deduction.
If heat or electricity is included in the applicant’s rent or if heat bills are paid to the landlord, a statement must be provided from the landlord showing method by which the heat or electricity is paid.
Subsidized housing residents who pay all or part of their heat or electric bill may be eligible for energy assistance. Applicants who reside in subsidized housing must provide additional documentation.
Applicants may be eligible for WHEAP if their income for the last three months is less than the following maximum quarterly standard for their family size:
| Household Size | Maximum Gross Quarterly Income |
Maximum Gross One Month Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,675.00 | $1,225.00 |
| 2 | $4,950.00 | $1,650.00 |
| 3 | $6,225.00 | $2,075.00 |
| 4 | $7,500.00 | $2,500.00 |
| 5 | $8,775.00 | $2,925.00 |
| 6 | $10,050.00 | $3,350.00 |
| 7 | $11,325.00 | $3,775.00 |
| 8 | $12,600.00 | $4,200.00 |
| For each additional person add: | $1,275.00 | $425.00 |