The Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP) is a federally funded program, which helps eligible seniors pay their home energy (heating and cooling) bill, if there is a crisis. These benefits may include utility payment assistance and weather related supplies. 

To qualify:

• You must be age 60 or older
• Meet citizenship requirements
  
• Meet income eligibility requirements (low income)
• Have a past due statement or cut off notice from your utility company
• Persons age 60+ on Food Stamps automatically qualify
  

If you want to apply, you must have the support of a community caseworker. The caseworker will make the application on your behalf.

Call 2-1-1 (407-839-4357) to find a caseworker agency near you.

• Benefits subject to availability of funding and approval.
• Maximum benefit per season per household is $600