HEAP guidelines set - registration on Jan. 8

Income guidelines for the Home Energy Assistance Program have changed.

Edward Rath, 15th District Erie County legislator, said people should check the new guidelines to see if their families are eligible.

Applications will be accepted for the federally funded HEAP from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8 in the Council Chambers of the Town Amherst Hall, 5583 Main St., Williamsville. The doors open at 7 a.m.

HEAP guarantees service to the first 80 applicants who sign in at outreach. All prospective clientele are interviewed regardless of age or disability. Interviews will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and staff members will be on site as early as 8 a.m. to sign in applicants and set up for the day.

Applicants should come prepared with the following:

• One form of identification for all household members (birth certificate, license, Social Security card).

• Proof of income received within last 30 days for all household members (pay stubs, Social Security or pension award letters, proof of child support, rental income, unemployment benefits, workers' comp, etc.).

• Current shut-off or disconnect notices, if applicable.

• Proof of all household resources including: current checking and savings account bank statements and proof of other resources (stocks, bonds, IRAs, 401k, etc.).

• If applicants are missing information, they may be allowed to mail the information in order to complete the application process.
Household size:
1 - $0 - 1,876
2 - $0 - 2,454
3 - $0 - 3,031
4 - $0 - 3,609
5 - $0 - 4,186
6 - $0 - 4,763
7 - $0 - 4,871
8 - $0 - 4,980
9 - $0 - 5,088

HEAP is not doing basic and emergency shut-offs at the same time this year. For questions, leave a message at 633-0617 and the call will be returned the next business day. Questions can be e-mailed to DALLYL@erie.gov