Help to pay for utility services for people in need

Description

Non-governmental energy assistance program that helps pay for home utilities, such as natural gas, oil, propane or electricity

Additional Information

HeatShare provides emergency utility assistance for people with no place left to turn. Funds are typically used to pay for natural gas, oil, propane, and electricity.

This program is used by:

• Low-income seniors
• Disabled people unable to maintain a steady income
• Anybody experiencing an unexpected financial emergency

Features

• Area Served by County
  • Douglas County
  • Grant County
  • Otter Tail County
  • Pope County
  • Stevens County

• Specialization
  • People with low income

Eligibility

Low-income residents of Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope and Stevens Counties; to qualify, applicants must have:

• Received a final shut off notice
• Exhausted all other energy assistance funds
• Had a critical event (crisis or emergency) that has prevented them from paying the bill

Application Instructions

Call when you have a shut-off notice in hand.