Low-Income Energy Assistance Guidelines

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 3 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.

Application:
2019-2020 MINNESOTA ENERGY PROGRAMS APPLICATION (Fillable)
2019-2020 MINNESOTA ENERGY PROGRAMS APPLICATION (Spanish)
2019-2020 MINNESOTA ENERGY PROGRAMS APPLICATION (Large Print)

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

Maximum Annual Income for Qualifying Households

Household Size	Three Month Maximum	Annual Income
1	$6,761	$27,047
2	$8,842	$35,370
3	$10,923	$43,692
4	$13,003	$52,014
5	$15,084	$60,336
6	$17,164	$68,658
7	$17,554	$70,219
8	$17,944	$71,779
9	$18,335	$73,340
10	$18,725	$74,900
11	$19,115	$76,461
12	$19,505	$78,021
13	$19,895	$79,581
14	$20,285	$81,142
15	$20,675	$82,702
16	$21,667	$86,669
17	$22,882	$91,531
18	$24,098	$96,393
19	$25,313	$101,255
20	$26,529	$106,117

 (Based on 50% of State Median Income or *110% of Federal Poverty, whichever is greater.)

NOTE:  The three months needed are for the three months prior to applying for assistance.  Example:  If a person applies in December, they would need  to provide us with all income received in the months of September, October, and November.

NOTA: Los tres meses que se necesitan son para los tres meses antes de aplicar para asistencia.   Ejemplo: Si una persona aplica en diciembre, tendrían que darnos todos los ingresos recibidos en los meses de Septiembre, Octubre y Noviembre.