Low-Income Energy Assistance Guidelines

Energy Assistance Eligibility Guidelines Maximum Annual Income for Qualifying Households 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	$6,495	11	$18,363
2	$8,494	12	$18,738
3	$10,493	13	$19,112
4	$12,492	14*	$19,487
5	$14,490	15*	$19,970
6	$16,489	16*	$21,158
7	$16,864	17*	$22,346
8	$17,613	18*	$23,534
9	$17,613	19*	$24,722
10	$17,998	20*	$25,910

 (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)