Economic Opportunities Council of Indian River County
2455 St. Lucie Ave. (AKA 14th Ave.) P.O. Box 2766 VB FL 32961
Vero Beach , Florida 32960

Phone: (772) 562-4177
Extension:
Toll Free Phone:
Fax: (772) 794-7597
TDD Phone:

Website: www.eocofirc.net

Program Description

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program are grants provided by The Florida Department of Community Affairs to local governments and non-profit agencies to assist eligible low-income households in meeting the costs of home heating and cooling.

The program can assist customers in paying their home energy expenses. Three categories of assistance exist: home energy assistance, crisis assistance, and weather related or supply shortage emergency assistance.

Services Available Through This Program

Emergency Services- Other

Hours of Operation

Eligibility Requirements and Important Information

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) -Provides eligible households assistance in meeting the cost of home energy & helps resolve a home energy "crisis" -Must meet household poverty income guidelines of 150% -Household is eligible for benefits once a year -Funding priorities are a disconnect notice or final notice received.Priority target groups include: age 60 or over; and/or person has a disability; and/or at least one child under 5 in the home.

Availability and Fees

Current Wait List:	NO
Handicapped Access:	NO
Accepts Medicaid:	NO
Accepts Medicare:	NO
Accepts Private Insurance:	NO
Financial Assistance Available?:	NO
Sliding Scale:	NO

Other Fee Information

No fees charged.

Points of Interest

Languages: English, Spanish. | Areas Served: Indian River County