Apply now for Low Income Energy Assistance Program in Brunswick County

BOLIVIA, NC (WWAY) — Brunswick County is accepting applications for LIEAP, the Low Income Energy Assistance Program, until March 31, 2018.

LIEAP provides a one-time annual vendor payment to help eligible families offset winter heating expenses. The household’s total countable income for the base period must be equal to or less than 130 percent of the current poverty level, and the household’s total resources must be $2,250 or less.

Applicants must provide all income for the household and its members; checking and savings account statements for all members of the household; all property, stocks, bonds and other assets for all members of the household; the name, date of birth and social security number for each member of the household; and a copy of the current heating source bill, with the applicant’s name, address and account number.

Applications will be taken until Mar. 31, or until all funds are exhausted at the Building B Annex (back of the Social Service building), Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  For additional information, please call 910-253-2422.