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Low Income Assistance

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Having trouble paying your heating bills?  There are resources available when times are tough.  Please contact us or one of the resources listed to the left if you are having trouble paying your electric bill.  

Low Income Energy Assistance Program "LIEAP"

A portion of your home heating costs may be met through LIEAP.  Benefits are applied to the members' primary heat source. (electric, gas, propane, etc.) for the winter heating months starting October 1 through April 30. The member is responsible for usage prior to October 1st, as well as bills excess of the LIEAP benefit amount.  

To be eligible, members must meet federal low-income guidelines based on gross yearly income and the number of persons in the home.  The current guidelines are $26,616 for one person, $34,805 for two, $42,995 for three, and $51,184 for four people. 

LIEAP is funded by Federal and State government agencies.  Eligibility is based on gross income from all household members and the value of their resources.  Primary home, vehicles, and personal property are excluded.  Benefit amounts are determined by total income and the number of household members, type of fuel used and size, type, and location of the home.  Payment processing may take 6 to 8 weeks.   

Energy Share of Montana

Energy Share benefits are a one-time grant to alleviate a temporary heating emergency.  Eligibility is not based solely on income but also on the extenuating circumstances the household is facing. 

Energy Share is the only assistance available to Montana Families who have income too high to qualify for LIEAP assistance. Applications are accepted year-round. Recipients are encouraged to repay these funds if and when they are financially able to do so.   

For more information, contact LYREC's office or Action for Eastern Montana (MT residents) at 1-800-227-0703 or Community Action (ND residents) at 1-701-572-8191.

 

For an application, click on the links below or call the following agencies. 

 

Montana residents

Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) or Energy Share of Montana 

       Action for Eastern Montana:     

1-800-227-0703

 

North Dakota residents

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Community Action:

1-701-572-8191

 

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  • My Account
    • New Member Information
    • Start New Service
    • Update Your Information
    • Understanding Your Charges
  • Contact Us
    • Office Hours and Location
  • Our Services
    • Budget Billing
    • Co-op Connections Card
    • Generac
    • Kill a Watt
    • LED Lights
    • Low Income Assistance
    • Operation Round Up
    • Payment Options
    • Rebates
    • Safety Demonstration
    • Scholarships
    • Tables and Chairs
    • Together We Save
    • Washington DC Youth Tour
  • My Cooperative
    • About LYREC
    • Bylaws
    • Board of Directors
      • District Map
    • Co-op Day At The Fair
    • Electrical Permits
    • Employee Directory
    • Employment Opportunities
    • LYREC Rates
    • News and Resources
    • Policies
  • Stay Safe
    • Call Before You Dig
    • Safety Tips
    • Tree Maintenance
  • Capital Credits
    • What are Capital Credits?
    • Unretired Capital Credits
  • Publications
    • Annual Meeting Information
    • Rural MT & ND Living