Community Action Partnership of Madera County participates in the Low Income Energy Assistance Program, commonly known as LiHEAP, which helps the most vulnerable households with their electrical bills. Individuals must apply for the program and provide all the supporting documentation. 

Eligibility:

• The type of bill individuals have (48-Hour notice, shut-off notice, or regular bill)
• Total income received by all individuals living in household at the time of the application
• Number of individuals in household at the time of the application
• Last time individuals applied for assistance
• The type of assistance (48-Hour/shut-off/current bill) individuals have applied for in the past
• Any other requirements mandated by funding sources at the time of the application

Documents required:

• Photocopy of the 48-Hour notice, or shut-off tag, regular PG&E bill.
• Photocopy of social security card
• Photocopies of proof of income for all individuals in household received in the past six weeks (check stubs, unemployment check stubs, award letters for SSI/SSP/SSA/SSDI, general relief letters, pensions, child support, and/or an Issuance History/Passport to Services if anyone in the household receives TANF)
• If there is no proof of income as listed above then a written statement of earnings completed for everyone over the age of 18 years of age will be required

Additional Services:

Madera Food Bank - Helps households that are in need of food. Contact (877) 457-3663.

Individuals may download an application online or pick it up in person. Completed applications may be returned by mail or in person. Individuals are strongly encouraged to request an appointment.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance program is called LIHEAP. They assist low income people and families with their heating and cooling bills. This program is therefore, a year long program that is available 12 months a year. To qualify for the LIHEAP assistance, you need to qualify. We provide the current Federal Poverty Rates nationwide below.

You are automatically qualified for LIHEAP assistance if you participate in the SNAP food stamps program, TANF Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or the SSI program through Social Security.

Mission Statement

Helping people, changing lives and making our community a better place to live by providing resources and services that inspire personal growth and independence.”*

*From the Community Action Partnership of Madera County - LIHEAP website

Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2024

Persons In Family	Earnings (100% Fed Poverty Guideline)
1	$15,060
2	$20,440
3	$25,820
4	$31,200
5	$36,580
6	$41,960
7	$47,340
8	$52,720

*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get legal aid from some offices, they use a sliding fee scale. When they use a sliding fee scale, the 100% rate can be different than 100%. In those cases, using for example a 200% federal poverty level, you will only need double the 100% number listed above to 200%.

User questions & answers

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