Energy Assistance Program & Eligibility Guidelines
The Energy Assistance Program pays towards heat, electricity, and past due water costs. Energy Assistance is free for all eligible households.
- EAP Application - English (Fillable PDF)
- Español (Spanish)
- Hmoob (Hmong)
- Soomaali (Somali)
- Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
Please note that benefits are still substantial, but have changed from the last program year:
- Extra federal funding last program year allowed the Minnesota Energy Assistance Program to increase income eligibility and benefit amounts.
- Beginning October 1, 2022, benefits returned to more typical amounts for most households. Also, income eligibility returned to 50% of state median income.
- The initial grant ranges from $200 to $1,400 per household and averages $500.
- The maximum additional grant for energy emergencies is $3,000.
- Water Assistance benefits may cover the entire past due amount.
These changes were necessary to continue to serve Minnesota households in need without a more significant reduction in the income limits.
MN Commerce Department Energy Assistance Program Website
To learn more, call us at 1 (888) 458-1385.