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Energy Assistance Eligility Guidelines Released

November 10, 2015

Maximum Annual Income for Qualifying Households

 

For the period of Oct. 1, 2015 – Sep. 30, 2016

The Minnesota Energy Assistance Program is available to Minnesotans who need help paying for their heating bills. Eligibility for assistance is based on the last 3 months of household income prior to signing the application, or the most recent Federal Tax Form 1040 for self-employment income. The chart below will help you determine whether a household is eligible for financial assistance.

 

Household Size	Annual	3-Month
1	$23,949	$5,987
2	$31,318	$7,829
3	$38,687	$9,671
4	$46,056	$11,514
5	$53,424	$13,356
6	$60,793	$15,198
7	$62,175	$15,543
8	$63,557	$15,889
9	$64,938	$16,234
10	$66,320	$16,580
11	$67,702	$16,925
12	$69,083	$17,270
13	$70,465	$17,616
14*	$72,435	$18,108
15*	$77,011	$19,252
16*	$81,587	$20,396
17*	$86,163	$21,540
18*	$90,739	$22,684
19*	$95,315	$23,828
20*	$99,891	$24,972

Based on 50% of State Median Income or *110% of Federal Poverty, whichever is greater.

Here is a direct link to the Minnesota Department of Commerce website on this topic.