Energy Assistance Program - County Outreach

***County Outreach site*** Appointments are scheduled by calling the UMOS office, (262) 657-2170. Appointments will be held at the Kenosha County Center, located at Hwy 50 and Hwy 45. Wisconsin's Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) helps you pay for a portion of your home energy costs. The program is administered by Kenosha County and community agencies under the direction of the State Department of Administration, Division of Energy. Household size One month Income 1 $3,201.75 2 $4, 186.92 3 $5,172.08 *call for other household size income limits Heating Assistance WHEAP Heating Assistance is a one-time benefit payment for each heating season (October 1-May 15). It is intended to help you pay a portion of your heating costs. It is not intended to cover the entire annual cost of your home heating costs. Participants are encouraged to budget this money over the year, and continue making monthly payments. Non-Heating Costs You may be eligible to receive a benefit for your non-heating electric energy costs. Crisis Assistance If you have no heat, if you have received a disconnect notice from your heating fuel dealer or if you are nearly out of heating fuel and do not have any way to pay for heating needs, you may be eligible for Crisis Assistance. Emergency furnace repair or replacement is available during the winter season. If you experience an emergency outside of normal business hours, all WHEAP agencies provide a 24-hour crisis phone number. Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) for Wisconsin has resulted in the funds available being exhausted. If you are experiencing a non-working or leaking water heater or have an active water leak in your home, please call 800-506-5596 to be connected to a helpful representative. SD, Handout