Funds are available to lower heating costs If you are struggling to pay for basic needs like housing, food, medicine, transportation, and heating, the Minnesota Energy Assistance Program (EAP) can help. EAP has funding available to help pay home heating costs for income-qualified households. Renters and homeowners are encouraged to apply EAP serves both renters and homeowners. If you rent, you may be eligible if you pay for heat directly to an energy vendor or indirectly to a landlord. If you own your home, you may also get help repairing or replacing a furnace. Eligibility is based on income Eligibility is based on the past three months of income. Assets like your home are not considered in deciding eligibility for EAP. Examples of maximum annual household incomes are: Household with 1 person: $23,949 Household with 2 people: $31,318 Household with 3 people: $38,687 Household with 4 people: $46,056 Grants range from $100 to $1,400 depending on family size, income and energy consumption, with an average grant of about $500. For help call 1-800-657-3710 ¿Les cuesta llegar a fin de mes? Se está poniendo difícil con el costo elevado de las necesidades básicas como la vivienda, comida, medicinas y transporte. EAP le ayuda a pagar un poco de sus cuentas de gas. La ayuda puede variar desde $ 100.00 a $ 1,400.00. La ayuda media es de $ 500.00. El Programa de Asistencia de Energía de Minnesota (EAP) ayuda a los propietarios o inquilinos a pagar sus cuentas de gas. Los propietarios de viviendas también pueden recibir ayuda para reparar or reemplazar su calefacción. Ejemplo para calificar: Tamaño de Familia 1 2 3 4 Ingresos máx. Anuales $ 23,949 $ 31,318 $ 38,687 $ 46,056 Llamen al 1.800.657.3710 para contactar con el programa más cercano.