How to apply for HEAT energy assistance (Five County Community Support Services) — Washington in Utah

Who it's for

HEAT (Home Energy Assistance Target) is Utah's LIHEAP program. It helps eligible households pay for heating in winter and cooling in summer. In Washington County, Five County Community Support Services (Community Action) takes HEAT applications. Total household income must be at or below 150% of the federal poverty level, you must pay for home energy directly or through your rent, and at least one household member must be a U.S. citizen or qualified alien. Older adults, people with a disability and families with children age 5 and younger get priority. Help is given once per program year, which usually runs November 1 through September 30, and it depends on available funding. Fill out the application, then call 435-673-3548 or email css.online@fivecounty.utah.gov to set up an appointment; there are no walk-ins. Offices are at 1070 W 1600 S in St. George and 585 N Main in Cedar City.

What you'll need

• Recent utility bills
• Completed Community Action application (call to ask what else to bring)

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about HEAT energy assistance (Five County Community Support Services) — Washington. 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 recent utility bills, completed Community Action application (call to ask what else to bring) — 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

Related programs

Other help that people in the same situation often look at.

• Energy AssistanceUtah HEAT (Home Energy Assistance Target): LIHEAP help with heating billsUtah Department of Workforce Services (DWS), Housing and Community Development, through local HEAT offices
• Tax ReliefProperty tax relief (Circuit Breaker, indigent, veteran and blind) — WashingtonWashington County Auditor's Office
• Tax ReliefUtah Circuit Breaker Homeowner's Credit (low-income property tax abatement, 67+ or widowed)Your county government, under Utah State Tax Commission rules
• Utility AssistanceFederal LifelineFederal Communications Commission / Universal Service Administrative Company

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