LCCS, Inc. serves as an intake site for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The program helps individuals and families with the cost of heating homes or apartments and summer electric when funds are available. See the information in the application packet.
You may apply online at https://ihcda.rhsconnect.com/portal/Account/Login; below you will find a printable copy of the application, instructions and all potentially necessary forms. We will have scheduled pick up days and times listed on our website as the paper forms become available..
The PY26 will continue to be primarily virtual. No walk-in or in-person appointments will be conducted at LCCS.
You will be able to return your applications via US postal service or via our LCCS DropBox – Monday – Friday (excluding observed holidays and as otherwise announced) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (located at 1450 E. Joliet Street, outside of Suite 202, Crown Point, Indiana). Please place all documents in a sealed envelope with your name and phone number before placing in the DropBox. Disconnect Notices must be provided with the initial application. No Disconnect Notices will be accepted after your initial application has been submitted.
The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) can help you pay your heat and electric bills! EAP is a Federally funded program through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) called the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
EAP provides a one-time annual benefit that can assist you with the high cost of home energy and can help if you are about to get disconnected. However, an EAP benefit will not cover all of your annual heating and electric costs, so you should continue to pay your bills regularly.
What are the Income Limits and Eligibility Requirements?
The amounts listed below, for 1-10 household members, are 60% of the State Median Income. If your household has 10 or more members, the amount is based on 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Please note that for eligibility determination, we use the most recent three months of income.
Persons in Household | Monthly Income | 3 Months |
1 | $2,796 | $33,556 |
2 | $3,659 | $43,882 |
3 | $4,517 | $54,207 |
4 | $5,377 | $64,533 |
5 | $6,238 | $74,857 |
6 | $7,098 | $85,183 |
7 | $7,259 | $87,119 |
8 | $7,421 | $89,055 |
9 | $7,582 | $90,991 |
10 | $7,743 | $92,927 |
Below are the minimum requirements to apply for EAP.
* A completed and signed PY2026 application in English or in Spanish using BLACK INK ONLY.
See instructions in the Application Packet: Application and forms will be uploaded to our website on/or by November 1, 2025.
* Proof of Income
* Current Documentation of Income for all household members aged 18 or over.
Ø Employment/wages
o Most recent paystubs (for previous three months)
o Request for Earnings information form – see attachments
Ø Social Security/SSI/VA Benefits
o Most recent Social Security Benefit Letter (complete – all pages) including SS, SSI or VA benefits.
o Or, a recent Bank Statement (all pages and no blacked out or redacted sections)
Ø Pension/Retirement
o Most recent award letter (all pages)
Ø Most recent Form 1040 tax return, with all appropriate self-employment schedules
Ø Full print-out of your most current Uplink statement (must be the actual printout – no screenshots will be accepted)
Ø Alimony/Spousal Support/Worker’s Compensation/Private Disability
o Any documentation of payments received.
Ø Odd Jobs/Irregular Income/No Income
o Complete an Undocumented Income Form
If you have any questions about acceptable documentation, contact us at (219) 663-0627.
* Current, complete bill (all pages required) for electric and heating. No water or sewer assistance this year.
Ø If you heat with bulk deliverable fuel, provide most recent delivery receipt.
Ø If utilities are included in your rent, please provide a completed Tenant Verification Statement and Direct Benefit Payment Election Forms
* See the Application Instruction Page in the Application Packet for additional information
PRINTABLE APPLICATION AND FORMS FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2026:
PY2026 EAP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Undocumented Income Verification PY2026
RELEASE OF EMPLOYMENT HISTORY LKE
Tenant Verification Statement PY2026
Request for Earnings Information PY2026
Non-Household Member Declaration PY2026
Disability Medical Statement PY2026
