Energy Assistance Documentation

Required documentation for energy assistance

Documentation Requirements are as follows:
(You must bring all of the following documents to your appointment)

  1. All gross income received for all household members during the previous 3 calendar months not including the month of your appointment. Income documents include:
    • All paystubs
    • Award letters
    • Proof of TANF, GAU, SSI or Social Security
    • Unemployment printouts or stubs
    • Bank statements
    • Business ledgers (if self-employed)
    • Child support documents or a signed statement from the payor

  2. Social security card* or legal document with the social security number for each person in the household. Legal documents that contain social security numbers may be:

    • Tax documents
    • Paystubs
    • Unemployment stubs
    • For children under 18, we will accept birth certificates, ID cards, medical coupons or medical cards.

    *Unless client has NEVER been issued a Social Security number.

  3. Picture ID with the birthdate of the person who will be signing the application.

  4. A second proof of address, which can include:

    • Phone bill
    • Subsidized housing calculation worksheet
    • Lease agreement or rent receipt
    • Mortgage or tax statement if you are a homeowner

  5. Your current heating bill and your electric bill, if they are not the same.

Application Policies:

  • All applicants must call the Energy Assistance Line at 800.348.7144 to schedule an appointment.
  • We do not take walk-in appointments.
  • We do not make appointments via e-mail or any other electronic means.