2024-2025 Energy Assistance Program
The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) can help pay your utility bills between October 1, 2024 and May 31, 2025. If you’re an eligible applicant, you may receive a grant paid directly to your utility provider that reduces your expenses.
Eligibility
You can determine if you’re eligible by looking at your gross income, which is your income before any taxes and deductions.
Have a household of 9 or more people? Call 952-930-3541 for income eligibility information.
You can find additional eligibility and documentation requirements in the Hennepin County Energy Assistance application.
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 |
Crisis Funds
Your household may be eligible to receive up to $600 in crisis assistance if:
- You have an active utility disconnection.
- Your propane or other delivered fuel is under 20% or currently shut off.
- You are 60+ years old with a current or past due bill.
Use the Hennepin County Energy Assistance application to apply for Crisis Funds.
Get Started
To get Energy Assistance, you need to complete an application and submit all required documentation to determine if you’re eligible.
Ready to apply for Energy Assistance? Here’s how to get started:
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.
Weatherization Referrals
With the Weatherization Assistance Program, you may be eligible for free energy upgrades for the home you rent or own, which could save energy and make sure your home is a safe and healthy place to live.
Services may include:
- Installing insulation
- Reducing air leaks
- Performing heating tune-ups and modifications
- Replacing appliances for energy efficiency and safety
If you’re a Hennepin County resident interested in applying, contact the Sustainable Resource Center at 612-870-4255.
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.