CMCA Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
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What is LIHEAP?
LIHEAP helps low-income families pay their energy bills during times of hardship. It can help cover your heating or cooling costs, & may even help with emergency services such as: emergency lodging, replacing or repairing a furnace or central air, wood stoves, window air conditioner, or blankets.
How does it work?
LIHEAP can help in two ways:
The Energy Assistance Program (EA) provides a one-time payment for one fuel type for your heating or cooling cost from October through November. The payment amount is based on your household size, household income, & the type of energy source used in the home.
The Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) pays or provides services (blankets, emergency lodging, heating or cooling unit repairs, etc.) up to the amount needed for an emergency. Winter ECIP is available November through May ($1600 maximum benefit) based on funding. Summer ECIP is available June through September ($1200 maximum benefit) based on funding.
The application form can be printed, or you can pick one up from the office & send by mail to 800 N. Providence Rd. Columbia, MO 65203. Documents required in addition to the application include the most recent utility bill & copies of pay stubs or other documentation of all income received by any household members for the last month. If a household member has a life-threatening medical condition, a doctor’s statement is required.
**You may now call an automated hotline number to check the status of your LIHEAP applications with CMCA. The number is 573-615-8822. You will be required to enter your social security number and date of birth. Summer ECIP is available June through September ($1200 maximum benefit) based on funding. LIHEAP helps low-income families pay their energy bills during times of hardship. It can help cover your heating or cooling costs, and may even help with emergency services such as: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Apply online at mydss.mo.gov/utilityassistance or call 855-373-4636 to ask a team member to mail you an application. You will need to submit your completed application to: Central Missouri Community Action 800 N. Providence, Columbia MO 65203, phone 573-443-1100.
807 N. Providence Rd.
Columbia, MO 65203
573-443-8706
Utility Assistance Phone Line: 573-443-1100
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The Missouri Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)