Low-Income Energy Assistance Guidelines

Energy Assistance Eligibility Guidelines Maximum Annual Income for Qualifying Households For the period of Oct. 1, 2014 – Sep. 30, 2015 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.
Household Size	3 month Max. Guidelines	Household Size	3 month Max. Guidelines
1	$5,838	11	$16,505
2	$7,635	12	$16,842
3	$9,431	13	$17,178
4	$11,228	14*	$17,723
5	$13,024	15*	$18,840
6	$14,821	16*	$19,956
7	$15,157	17*	$21,073
8	$15,494	18*	$22,189
9	$15,831	19*	$23,306
10	$16,168	20*	$24,422

 (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.

Applications:

MINNESOTA ENERGY PROGRAMS APPLICATION (ENGLISH)

MINNESOTA ENERGY PROGRAMS APPLICATION (SPANISH)

MINNESOTA ENERGY PROGRAMS APPLICATION (LARGE PRINT)