The Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments has a HEAT Program that assists many low-income families in the area. Castle Country Radio was able to sit down with HEAT Program Supervisor, Lenissa Jimenez to talk about how you can apply for the program.
“The HEAT Program is something we want the community to know about. It’s an awesome program that families can apply to, to help relieve some of their heating costs. This year we are now running all year round and families could apply once in the winter for a heating benefit, and now this season they’re going to be offering a cooling benefit,” stated Jimenez. Families are able to apply for heating benefit from November 1 to March 31, and for the cooling benefit from April 1 till the end of September.
This month the program is targeting a specific demographic. “The month of October is the month of outreach and we target our elderly and disabled clients and then the general public could apply beginning November 1,” said Jimenez. The program is income-based so the HEAT Program must conduct income verification for all members of the household. They will need copies of all household members social security cards, as well as the most recent utility bill. There may be other information that will be required such as a copy of medical expenses, proof of disability if this pertains to the applicant.
Applicants who wish to apply for the HEAT Program are asked to either apply online or by mail. “We are also offering phone appointments this year just because of COVID-19, we’re trying to keep everybody safe. So phone appointments are available this year and to get any information on how to apply or more ways to apply you can call (435) 613-0100,” said Jimenez. To apply by phone, applicants will need to call the HEAT Program in their county.
Carbon County call (435) 613-0100
Emery County call (435) 381-5783
Grand County call (435) 259-6362
To learn more about the HEAT Program visit the Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments website at http://seualg.utah.gov/