Energy-Related Repair Program
When your heating system works well, it decreases energy use, lowers utility bills, and keeps your home safe and warm through the coldest months of the year.
If you’re eligible for the Energy-Related Repair Program from Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County (CAP-HC), you can get repair or replacement for heating systems that aren’t working.
Need immediate assistance with your heating system? Please call 952-930-3541 at any time — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Eligibility
You’re eligible for assistance with your heating system if you meet the following requirements:
- You live in Hennepin County.
- You’re a homeowner.
- You’re eligible for the Energy Assistance program, which is determined by gross income and other requirements outlined in the application available below.
Note: The Energy-Related Repair Program does not repair or replace water heaters or central air units.
Have a household of 9 or more people? Call 952-933-9639 for income eligibility information.
Income Eligibility Requirements
| Household Size | Maximum Monthly Gross Income* | Maximum Annual Gross Income* |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,983 | $35,799 |
| 2 | $3,901 | $46,814 |
| 3 | $4,819 | $57,829 |
| 4 | $5,737 | $68,845 |
| 5 | $6,655 | $79,860 |
| 6 | $7,572 | $90,875 |
| 7 | $7,745 | $92,940 |
| 8 | $7,917 | $95,006 |
Get Started
The Energy-Related Repair program is part of the Energy Assistance Program and runs from October 1 to May 31 each year.
To get started, complete an Energy Assistance application and submit all required documentation. You can complete your application in one of the following ways:
Fill out an application
Apply Online
You can apply online through the Department of Commerce using the button below.
Download an Application
You can download an application in English or Spanish using the buttons below.
Request an Application
Complete this form to have an application mailed to you.
Pick Up an Application in Person
Pick up an application at one of CAP-HC’s offices during office hours.
Collect Required Documents
Submit Your Application
How to Submit Your Application
You can submit your completed application and additional documentation in one of the following ways:
Online:
If you applied using the Department of Commerce’s online application, your application materials are automatically submitted for review.
Mail:
CAP-HC Energy Assistance Program
1101 East 78th Street, Suite 110
Bloomington, MN 55420
Email:
Fax:
In person:
Visit one of CAP-HC’s offices during office hours to drop off your application and documentation.
Your application materials will be reviewed, and you will be notified of next steps through the contact information you provided.
Still have questions? Please call us at 952-930-3541.
Collect Required Documents
Provide proof for the following:
- Wages: EAP may use your SSN to verify wages reported by your employer. We may ask you to provide check stubs or other verification if we are unable to verify your wages. If your income has recently gone down you will need to provide proof of your most recent full calendar month of wages from the month before you sign your application.
- MFIP, GA, DWP: County statement showing monthly amount or bank statements.
- Spousal Support or Alimony: Check copies, bank statements, or a note signed by the payor stating the payment amount and dates, or other proof of amount received.
- Veteran’s Benefits, Social Security, RSDI and SSI: Award letters, bank statements showing direct deposits, or check copies.
- Workers’ Compensation, Short Term and Long Term Disability: Benefit award notice, copies of workers’ compensation or disability checks, workers’ compensation records, or attorney’s records.
- Unemployment Compensation: EAP may verify this income for you. If we are unable to verify, you will need to provide proof.
- Self-Employed, Farm, and Rental Income: IRS 1040 including the signature page and Schedule 1. If you did not file taxes, call your Service Provider and ask for a Self-Employment Form.
- Interest, Dividends: Bank statements, IRS-1099, or IRS-1040.
- Retirement Income including IRA income: Benefit checks/stubs, bank statements or award letters.
- Pensions and Annuities: Benefit checks/stubs, bank statements or award letter.
- Tribal Per Capita, Bonus, or Judgment Payments: Benefit checks/stubs, bank statements or award letter.
- No Income: If your household has no income and no one is self-employed, call your Service Provider.
When you’ve filled out your application and collected all required documentation, submit your application materials.
Request an EAP Application by Mail
If you would like us to mail an application to you, please complete the form.
Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County provides energy assistance for residents of Hennepin County. If you are not a Hennepin County resident, visit Minnesota Community Action Partnership’s website to find the Community Action organization that serves your community.
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When you receive your application in the mail, fill it out and collect the required documentation.