Failure to provide all required documentation will delay your assistance. 

For the LIHEAP Spring Subsidy Component, the following documents are required:

• The most recent copy of an electric bill that includes your name, service address, and account number or verification from your landlord that electricity is included in your rent.  If you participate in the Pre-Pay Electric Program, please present the statement from the utility company which includes the account number, address and name on the account.
• Social Security card(s) or official documentation with social security numbers (or Permanent Resident/Green Card) for everyone living in the household
• Proof of household income from the previous month or proof of zero income including these examples:

  • Check stubs (MUST have all check stubs showing pay dates and gross income for the calendar month prior to your appointment date and verification that you did not receive the maximum number of checks issued by your employer)

  • Current SSI/Social Security Award letter
  • Unemployment Check Stubs
  • For Zero Income: Current Food Stamp Award Letter
• Examples of items which cannot be accepted are previous LIHEAP applications, bank statements, copies of benefit checks, and 1099 tax forms. We cannot accept Medical Coverage Letters as proof of other income.

Please note, after reviewing your documents we may request additional information to complete your application.