Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Known locally as fuel assistance, this program helps income eligible households with their home energy bills. Assistance may include bill payment assistance, emergency assistance and energy related home repairs – fixing or replacing furnaces for those families that own their home. Any Minnesota resident may apply for the program from October 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. For more information, click here to go to the Minnesota Department of Commerce Energy Assistance web page.
SERVICE AREA: Minnesota counties of West Marshall, West Polk, and Norman Counties
ENERGY ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES:
The Minnesota Energy Assistance Program is available to Minnesotans who need help paying for their heating bills. Your eligibility for assistance is based on your last three full calendar months of household income prior to signing the application, or your most recent Federal Tax Form 1040 for self-employment income. The chart below will help you determine whether your household is eligible for financial assistance.
Minnesota Energy Assistance Programs Application
Minnesota Energy Assistance Program Application (Fillable)
Minnesota Energy Assistance Program Application (Online)
Verification of Income and Expenses Form
HOW DO HOUSEHOLDS APPLY FOR SERVICES?
Along with the application that needs to be completed, signed and dated, families need to provide proof of gross income for the last three full calendar months prior to the month in which they are applying. To have an application mailed, please call 218-281-9080 or toll free at 866-264-3729. Applications can be picked up at Tri-Valley Offices and other local agencies.
LOCAL AVAILABILITY: If downloading the application, it must be printed, completed, signed and sent to us with the necessary documentation. This application should be mailed to the following address:
Please mail your completed application to:
Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.
1407 Erskine Street
Crookston, MN 56716
Phone: (218) 281-9080 Toll Free: (866)264-3729
Fax: (800) 475-3102
Email: capfax@tvoc.org
NOTE:
Although Tri-Valley does not provide weatherization services at our agency any longer, service is still available through our partner agencies.
In West Marshall County call 218-528-3258 or 1-800-568-5329.
In West Polk County call 218-847-1385 or 1-888-458-1385.
In Norman County call 218-685-4486 or 1-800-492-4805.
When you call, please ask to be connected to weatherization for any questions you may have.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
NORMAN COUNTY
| Norman County Social Service 15 2nd Ave Ada, MN 56510 Phone: 218-784-5400 |
West Adventure Center 320 Main St E. Hendrum, MN 56550 Phone: 218-861-6738 |
WEST MARSHALL COUNTY
| Marshall County Social Services 208 E Colvin Ave Warren, MN 56762 Phone: 218-745-5125 or toll free 1-800-642-5444 |
Warren Senior Center 110 W Johnson Ave Warren, MN 56762 Phone: 218-745-5352 |
WEST POLK COUNTY
| Polk County Social Services 612 N Broadway Crookston, MN 56716 Phone: 218-281-7329 |
East Grand Forks Housing Redevelopment Authority 600 DeMers Ave East Grand Forks MN 56721 Phone: 218-773-2371 |
| Polk County Human Service Center 1424 Central Ave NE East Grand Forks MN 56721 Phone: 218-773-2431 |
EGF Family Service Center (Head Start) 1825 Central Ave NW East Grand Forks, MN 56721 Phone: 218-773-8458 |
| Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. 107 N Broadway, Suite 200 Crookston, MN 56716 Phone: 218-281-5832 |
Community Family Service Center 1407 Erskine St. Crookston, MN 56716 Phone: 218-281-9080 or 1-866-264-3729 |
