Applications open for energy cost assistance, New Hanover County
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– New Hanover County residents can apply for heating cost assistance through the Crisis Intervention Program.
A household is considered in crisis if it is currently experiencing, or is in danger of experiencing a life threatening or health-related emergency and assistance is not available from another source.
Vanell Walker is the Assistant Director at New Hanover County Social Services, and says even if you think you may not be eligible, to still apply if you are in need.
“We will assist families with up to $600 per fiscal year. So, if someone comes in with a heating bill that’s $800, we could assist up to $600 of that,” said Walker.
To be eligible for CIP, a household must Have at least one U.S. citizen or non-citizen who meets the eligibility criteria, have income equal to or less than 150% of the federal poverty level and have a utility statement that shows how much is owed to alleviate the crisis.
Households can apply for online through the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ ePass portal.
Applications can also be submitted in person at the New Hanover County Health & Human Services Building at 1650 Greenfield Drive in Wilmington.
You can find more information on the Crisis Intervention Program… and other assistance programs New Hanover County Social Services offers here.
