How to apply for Home Heating & Energy Assistance — MDHHS State Emergency Relief (Grand Traverse County) in Michigan

Who it's for

Help with heat and utility bills in Grand Traverse County comes from MDHHS State Emergency Relief, Michigan's LIHEAP program, which is applied for through MI Bridges. State Emergency Relief can pay toward a past-due electric, natural gas, propane or wood-heat bill and can stop a shutoff. Michigan Energy Assistance Program help in this county comes from MDHHS's statewide partners. Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency is still the Community Action agency here, but it now offers only weatherization and emergency home repair, not utility bill payment. Apply online at MI Bridges. For a referral to a Michigan Energy Assistance Program provider, call 2-1-1. For questions about an MDHHS case, call 1-844-464-3447.

What you'll need

• Proof of household income
• Recent energy/utility bill or shutoff notice
• Proof of Grand Traverse County residency

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Home Heating & Energy Assistance — MDHHS State Emergency Relief (Grand Traverse 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 household income, recent energy/utility bill or shutoff notice, proof of Grand Traverse 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 heating season