Energy Assistance
Since its inception in 1981, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program has offered short-term help to families all over the United States. Montgomery Community Action Agency is proud to participate in this successful program and to be able to help families in our community get help with energy assistance when they need it most.
MCAC assists qualifying households with a one-time payment (up to $350) to their primary heating vendor.
Households in which every member is over the age of 65 or homebound are a priority and may contact the designated site by telephone starting on the first business day in November of each year. Other income-eligible households can make appointments beginning on the first business day of December if funds remain.
Funds are available for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program. (LIHEAP)
Montgomery Community Action can assist Montgomery County residents with the household’s major heating source including propane bills to help keep your household warm during this season.
We are also assisting with the American Rescue Plan, which is an Economic Relief Program that will assist with additional funds towards your heating bill.
Please contact the appointment line to schedule your appointment and/ or receive updates about our programs at:
334-230-5259 or MCAC.CASCHDULER.COM
Office location: 1072 Adams Avenue, Montgomery, Al 36104
To Contact us you may call 334-263-3474 then press 1.
It is our intent to provide quality service to the low-income residents of Montgomery County.
We look forward to servicing you!
Funding Made available through ADECA.
Award amount depends on income and household size.
Major heating Source- Gas, Electric, Propane, Wood, Coal, or Kerosene
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334-230-5259 Or MCAC.CASCHEDULER.COM
Summarized Eligibility Requirements
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. At the county level, your Community Action Agency or other designated local agency will be responsible for program administration.
The amount of energy assistance that a household can receive depends on gross household income, family me, and the type of fuel used to heat/cool the home. You will be responsible to pay any remaining balance of your energy bill after the State makes a payment on your behalf.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Applicants that provide the required information to their local agency and meet the following maximum monthly gross income:
| 1 person | $1,561 | 5 person | $3,771 |
| 2 person | $2,113 | 6 person | $4,323 |
| 3 person | $2,666 | 7 person | $4,876 |
| 4 person | $3,218 | 8 person | $5,428 |
(Add $552 for each additional household member above eight)
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: In order to receive assistance under this program, a household must also :
Live in Alabama and be a U.S Citizen or qualified alien. Check with your local agency concerning eligibility for qualified and non-qualified aliens.
Provide information so your local agency can determine if you are eligible for assistance.
Provide proof of income for all current household members for the month prior to application. If a household member claims zero income that cannot be verified by a governmental agency, the Declaration of Household Income form must be completed
Furnish Social Security cards for all household members and photo ID for the person applying. If mailing your application, do not mail original social security cards or photo IDs; please send a photocopy.
- Furnish a recent heating/ cooling bill which includes your customer account number. Bill must be in the name of the head of household or spouse.
HOW TO APPLY: The head of household or spouse should contact your local community action agency office.
AMOUNT OF PAYMENT: All payment amounts will be set by the local agency in accordance with the LIHEAP Manual.
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In order to contact us, you may call 263-3474 (ext)s
2107 – Ms. Henderson
2407 – Ms. Simmons
2402 – Mr. Jenkins
2403- Ms. Thomas
2404 – Ms. Norman
2401 – Ms. Williams
2301 – Ms. McGhee
Also, you may stop by our office
1072 Adams Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36104
| 2020 FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES (FPG) ANNUAL & MONTHLY INCOME LEVELS FROM 100% to 250% |
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| FAMILY SIZE | FPG (100%) | 125% of FPG | 150% of FPG | 175% of FPG | 185% of FPG | 200% of FPG |
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| YEAR | MONTH | YEAR | MONTH | YEAR | MONTH | YEAR | MONTH | YEAR | MONTH | YEAR | MONTH | YEAR | MONTH | YEAR | MONTH | ||||
| 1 | $12,760 | $1,063 | $15,950 | $1,329 | $19,140 | $1,595 | $22,330 | $1,861 | $23,606 | $1,967 | $25,520 | $2,127 | $29,986 | $2,499 | $31,900 | $2,658 | |||
| 2 | $17,240 | $1,437 | $21,550 | $1,796 | $25,860 | $2,155 | $30,170 | $2,514 | $31,894 | $2,658 | $34,480 | $2,873 | $40,514 | $3,376 | $43,100 | $3,592 | |||
| 3 | $21,720 | $1,810 | $27,150 | $2,263 | $32,580 | $2,715 | $38,010 | $3,168 | $40,182 | $3,349 | $43,440 | $3,620 | $51,042 | $4,254 | $54,300 | $4,525 | |||
| 4 | $26,200 | $2,183 | $32,750 | $2,729 | $39,300 | $3,275 | $45,850 | $3,821 | $48,470 | $4,039 | $52,400 | $4,367 | $61,570 | $5,131 | $65,500 | $5,458 | |||
| 5 | $30,680 | $2,557 | $38,350 | $3,196 | $46,020 | $3,835 | $53,690 | $4,474 | $56,758 | $4,730 | $61,360 | $5,113 | $72,098 | $6,008 | $76,700 | $6,392 | |||
| 6 | $35,160 | $2,930 | $43,950 | $3,663 | $52,740 | $4,395 | $61,530 | $5,128 | $65,046 | $5,421 | $70,320 | $5,860 | $82,626 | $6,886 | $87,900 | $7,325 | |||
| 7 | $39,640 | $3,303 | $49,550 | $4,129 | $59,460 | $4,955 | $69,370 | $5,781 | $73,334 | $6,111 | $79,280 | $6,607 | $93,154 | $7,763 | $99,100 | $8,258 | |||
| 8 | $44,120 | $3,677 | $55,150 | $4,596 | $66,180 | $5,515 | $77,210 | $6,434 | $81,622 | $6,802 | $88,240 | $7,353 | $103,682 | $8,640 | $110,300 | $9,192 | |||
| * | $4,480 | $373 | $5,600 | $467 | $6,720 | $560 | $7,840 | $653 | $8,288 | $691 | $8,960 | $747 | $10,528 | $877 | $11,200 | $933 | |||
| *For family units over 8, add the amount shown for each additional member. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: Federal Poverty Guidelines: 2020 Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) annual income levels are published in the Federal Register of January 17, 2020, Volume 85, Number 12, on pages 3060-3061. Percentage Calculations: Annual income levels provided above for 125%-250% of FPG are derived by multiplying the FPG annual Income for each family size by the appropriate percentage and rounding to the nearest whole dollar. Monthly income levels for FPG and 125% – 250% of FPG are derived by dividing each annual income level by 12 and rounding to the nearest whole dollar. Calculated and prepared by the Office of Health Planning, Georgia Department of Community Health, January 23, 2020. |
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