Department of Social Services
58620 Sink Rd., P.O. Box 180, Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269)782-8998 or toll-free at 1-800-517-0777
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
This program is designed to provide a one time heating assistance payment to help with high-energy costs during the winter months. Income eligible members will receive a one-time payment, paid directly to the energy provider, to the maximum amount they are eligible for under the guidelines. These payments will be made on a first come first serve basis. In addition, shut-off notices will be paid in the same manner, on a one-time basis, to the maximum amount available through program funding. For more information you may call Social Services or click on the following link guidelines. For any application please call Social Services or click on LIHEAP application.
DO YOU NEED HELP WITH YOUR WINTER HEATING BILLS?
The Social Services Department is now accepting Applications for LIHEAP. Remember this program is designed to provide a one time heating assistance payment to help with the high energy costs during the winter months. The program is designed to assist members living within our service delivery area; LaPorte, St. Joseph, Elkhart, Starke, Marshall and Kosciusko Counties in Indiana; and Cass, Berrien, Allegan, and Van Buren Counties in Michigan.
To apply call or come into the Social Services Department at 58620 Sink Road, Dowagiac. Phone number (269) 782-8998 or 1-800-517-0777.
Proof of all household income is needed:
1. 2005 or 2006 income tax return and/or
2. Proof of last 30 days of income and/or
3. Award letters from (SSI, RSDI, Elder’s Stipend, etc…) and/or
4. Child Support Received or paid or
5. Completion of Zero Income Form if those above do not apply.
Providers Bill.
Tribal identification is also needed.
The Income Guidelines are as follows:
| Household Size | Income Limit |
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| 1 | 22,253 |
| 2 | 29,100 |
| 3 | 35,947 |
| 4 | 42,794 |
| 5 | 49,642 |
| 6 | 56,489 |
** For family units of more than 6 members, add 3% to 132% for each additional member, and multiply the new percentage by $42,794.
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