Emergency Home Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP)

If you are living in a Central Florida household with at least one resident who is age 60 or older, you may be eligible for energy bill assistance.

The Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program for the Elderly (EHEAP), a 100% federally funded program, helps eligible seniors pay energy bills in an emergency. Qualifying households are eligible for assistance with multiple energy bills.

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What’s Included?

Utility categories eligible for heating/cooling bill assistance include electricity, natural gas, propane, wood/coal, and refillable fuels. Benefits may also be used for;

Pre-paying energy bills
Purchasing blankets, portable fans, space heaters, and window air conditioners
Repairing existing heating/cooling units
Deposits to connect or restore energy
Late fees and disconnect/reconnect fees
Charges from now-closed account previously held by the elder resident
Payment to a landlord when utility costs are included in rent
Temporary emergency shelter due to an energy-related crisis

How Do You Qualify?

Applicants must be age 60 or older and reside in a home located in one of the following counties: Orange, Osceola, Brevard or Seminole.
Energy bill does not need to be in the elder’s name, but the elder will need to provide proof of residence, such as a driver’s license or other identification
Applicants age 60 and older with at least one household member who is receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Social Security (SSI), and/or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) must provide proof of additional benefits such as an award letter, in addition to documentation of total household income.
The applicant must be experiencing a home energy crisis (disconnected, delinquent, or past due)