How to apply for LIHEAP energy assistance (SMILE Community Action Agency) — St. Martin Parish

Who it's for

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay home heating and cooling bills. In St. Martin Parish, the Louisiana Housing Corporation lists SMILE Community Action Agency as the local LIHEAP provider. Crisis help is available if a household has a disconnect or pending disconnection notice. Call 337-394-6013 to apply.

What you'll need

• Utility bills for heating and cooling no older than 30 days
• All check stubs from the previous 30 days for all household employment
• Proof of unearned income (Social Security, retirement, pension, disability, and similar)
• Disconnect or pending disconnection notice, if you got one (crisis help only)
• Proof of present address (rent receipt, lease, deed, etc.)
• Government-issued photo ID of the applicant and their Social Security card
• Proof of total household members and their Social Security cards (exceptions may apply)

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about LIHEAP energy assistance (SMILE Community Action Agency) — St. Martin Parish. 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 utility bills for heating and cooling no older than 30 days, all check stubs from the previous 30 days for all household employment, proof of unearned income (Social Security, retirement, pension, disability, and similar) — 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

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