LIHEAP
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LIHEAP
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The tribe has transferred the administration of the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to the Pleasant Point Housing Authority. This program is funded by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Adimistration for Children and Families. For further information call the Housing Authority Office at 207-853-60210 LiHeap Notice - The Tribe has transferred this program to the Housing Authority and if you have questions on this program or HIP, Weatherization, Heating, or emergencies, please call us at 853-6021. The 2010 year starts October 1 for Elders age 60 and up, and those on disability. Call Denise at Housing to set up an appointment, so that she can come to your home and fill out your application. November 1 everyone else - Call Denise starting Oct 20 call Denise to set up an appointment to come to her office to fill out your application. 1. We need to know your physical address for fuel to be delivered. 2. We need to have verification of ALL household income. We will be following all rules of regulations of these programs. This will include some of the following changes that community members should be aware of. 1. Electricity will be limited to once a year for disconnect notices and will only be for one month of electricity. 2. Those that receive LiHeap for rental units, if you are eligible for assistance, your rent must be up-to-date. If not, you will not eligible until your rent is current. If your rent is current, then your assistance will be submitted to housing as a credit towards your rent. 3. No checks will be made to any applicants receiving assistance. 4. Whatever assistance you are eligible for will be sent to the vendor and it will be the responsibility of the tenant to check your delivery slips to see how much fuel you have left on your account. If you are close to your full award amount, you will need to come to housing and each will be decided upon by a case-by-case basis, and depending of funds that are available. Visit the Tribal Low-Income Energy Assistance Program website for more information |
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Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point
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