HEAT - Who Is Eligible

Benefits are available to all eligible persons regardless of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, or political belief.

Households that meet the following three points of eligibility are eligible for LIHEAP/HEAT benefits:

1. Total household income is at or below 125% of poverty (see income chart below).

2.The household is “vulnerable,” i.e. they are responsible (either directly or indirectly) for paying their home heating costs. Indirectly means that a household pays rent and a landlord, trailer park, etc., uses part of that rent to help cover the cost of utilities.

3.The household has at least one person who is a U.S. citizen or has acceptable documents verifying they are in the country legally. For a list of acceptable documents, click on Acceptable USCIS documents.

Good News: We will deduct 20% off income that is earned through employment of self-employment. Medical expenses, child support, or alimony that you paid in the qualifying month also may be deducted from your income.

INCOME MUST BE GROSS INCOME, not net.

Some types of income, like medical expenses not covered by insurance, can be deducted from income and are not counted when calculating HEAT program eligibility.

If your household size is larger than listed above, please contact your local district office to find out your maximum allowable income.

TABLE I

2007-08 FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL & MONTHLY INCOME LIMITS

TABLE I

2007-08 Monthly Energy Cost Table

UTAP - Eligibility & Income Standards

Utah residents only are eligible.

There are two ways to qualify for UTA

1. The total household income must be at or less than 135% of the federal poverty level (see income chart at the bottom of this page)
OR
2. The client or someone living in his/her household receives benefits from one of the following programs:
   • FOOD STAMPS
   • GENERAL ASSISTANCE
   • HEAD START (income based qualification only)
   • HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE TARGET PROGRAM (HEAT)/ Home Electric Lifeline Program (HELP)
   • MEDICAID
   • NATIONAL FREE SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM (not reduced)
   • PUBLIC HOUSING ASSISTANCE
   • REFUGEE ASSISTANCE
   • SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI)
   • TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF)
   • WORK TOWARD EMPLOYMENT (WTE)

Income Chart :  There are no deductions or credits.  Income is based solely on gross.

HELP - Eligibility

To be eligible for HELP your income must be at or lower than 125% of the federal poverty limit (FPL) or be eligible for HEAT. You can apply for HELP at the same time you apply for HEAT.