Applications now being accepted for Winter Energy Assistance Programs

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VANDERBURGH COUNTY APPLICATION SITE

  • Application by appointment only
  • 401 S.E. 6th St. Ste 001 / Walker Bldg (former Welborn Hospital)
  • CAPE ENTRANCE LOCATED ON CHERRY STREET (812)492-3928 or (812)425-4241
  • VANDERBURGH COUNTY – Customers whose gas & electric is completely turned off will be seen on Fridays on a walk-in basis
  • Customers with pink “Return Slips” must return Monday thru Thursday before 11 a.m.

      Households with all utilities included in rent do not qualify for this program.

  • Utility bill must be in the name of a current household member age 18 or older, the landlord or Power of Attorney.
  • This program DOES NOT PAY to have utilities switched into the name of the applicant.
  • If a household member is 18 years of age and still in high school, you must provide a current letter stating attendance, a current class schedule or a current report card
  • HOMEOWNERSHIP WILL BE VERIFIED
  • All renters must have a copy of a CAPE Landlord Affidavit available at CAPE offices, Trustee offices & other agencies.. IF HOME IS OWNED BY A FAMILY MEMBER OF THE APPLICANT BUT THE OWNER DOES NOT LIVE IN THE HOME, THE APPLICANT MUST HAVE A COMPLETED LANDLORD AFFADAVIT
  • CUSTOMERS APPROVED FOR THE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE WINTER MORATORIUM (12/1/15 thru 3/15/16) IF THEIR UTILITY BILL IS IN A DISCONNECT STATUS ON DECEMBER 1, 2015

TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME FOR THE PAST 12 MONTHS MUST BE AT OR BELOW THE FOLLOWING:
Number in Household / Income
1 / $17,655
2 / $23,895
3 / $30,135
4 / $36,375
5 / $42,615

YOU MUST HAVE PROOF OF INCOME OR NO INCOME FOR ALL HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS AGE 18 AND OVER FOR THE PAST 12 MONTHS, YOUR UTILITY BILL WITH THE ACCOUNT NUMBER, ACTUAL SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS FOR ALL HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS AND THE APPLICANT’S PHOTO ID OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE COMPLETED.