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Low Income Assistance

Having trouble paying your heating bill?  There are resources available when times are tough.  Please contact MYEC or one of the resources listed if you are in of need assistance.    

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 Action for Eastern Montana (MT residents) at 1-800-227-0703 or MYEC's office for an application.

 

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

Action for Eastern Montana

1-800-227-0703

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

 

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  • My Account
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    • Remove Service
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    • Update Your Information
  • Contact Us
  • My Cooperative
    • Board of Directors
    • Bylaws
    • Employee Directory
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Policies
    • Rate Schedule
    • The Seven Cooperative Principles
    • Touchstone Energy Cooperatives
  • Our Services
    • Budget Billing
    • Electrical Permits
    • LED Lights
    • Low Income Assistance
    • Scholarships
    • Together We Save
    • Youth Tour
  • Publications
    • Rural Montana Magazine
  • Stay Safe
    • Call Before You Dig
    • Safety Tips
    • Tree Maintenance
  • Annual Meeting