LiHEAP, Weatherization Applications Still Being Accepted at Tri-Town

The calendar may say Spring, but many utility customers are coming to grips with their winter heating bills. Tri-Town Community Action Agency is still accepting applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program [LiHEAP] to help local residents defray some of those costs.

Applicants can set appointments for help with applications at the Tri-Town Community Center, 33 Maple Ave., North Providence, weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

The program provides grants to reduce home heating costs for oil, natural gas, electric, propane, wood, kerosene and coal to income eligible families even if heat is included in the rent.

Grants are available for households that meet state income requirements; a family of three with gross annual income of $45,151 would be eligible. According to Stephanie DiTusa, LiHEAP and Emergency Services Coordinator, applications will be accepted until mid-April.

To qualify, applicants must provide:

· Income documentation for at least four weeks.

· Current electric bill

· Current heating bill

· Social Security Cards for all household members

· Birth Certificates for all household members under 18

· Photo ID for all adult household members

· If rental, copy of lease or rental agreement

· If homeowner, copy of mortgage or property tax bill

Tri-Town Community Action also offers assistance with repair or possible free replacement of old boilers, and provides appliance and light bulb replacement to further reduce energy costs for eligible residents.

For more information on applying for any of these programs, contact Stephanie DiTusa at (401) 519-1913.