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

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
• People with a disability that prevents them from maintaining a steady income
• Anybody experiencing an unexpected financial emergency

Assistance is offered as funding is available.

Features

• Area Served by County
  • Kandiyohi County

• Specialization
  • People with low income

Eligibility

Serves residents of Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Redwood, Renville, Swift, and Yellow Medicine 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 or come in. For HeatShare statewide hotline, call (800) 842-7279.