How to apply for Team Heat winter heating-bill match (REAL Services) — St. Joseph County in Indiana
REAL Services, Inc. — Area 2 Community Action Agency and Area Agency on Aging (South Bend), in partnership with United Way and Tire Rack
Who it's for
Team Heat helps St. Joseph County households with income up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines keep up with winter heating bills. REAL Services matches up to $200 a month of what the household pays toward its heating bill during the winter months. Participants work with a Family Development Consultant on a goal plan, apply for the state Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), and attend a budgeting class. Call 574-284-2060 for more information.
Team Heat is a matching program: the household must pay its share each month, and the match depends on program funding and on completing the goal plan and budgeting class. REAL Services decides who is accepted. The income screen here is 250% of the one-person poverty guideline; larger households have higher limits.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Find my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Proof of all household income
- Recent heating bill
- Proof of St. Joseph County residency
- Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) application
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 574-284-2060
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Team Heat winter heating-bill match (REAL Services) — St. Joseph County. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of all household income, recent heating bill, proof of St. Joseph County residency — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
annual (reapply per policy)
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.