DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE
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Social Security Card
You must provide Driver's License or State issued ID for all household members age 18 or older.
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Current Driver's License
You must provide Social Security Cards or other approved verification (ie: food stamp budget sheet, Medicare card or Income Tax Return) for all household members.
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Proof of Income
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Last 4 consecutive check stubs
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Current year's award letter for pensions, Social Security or VA Benefits (federal benefits may also be verified using most recent bank statement.
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Proof of Child Support or other support including contributions.
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Utility Bill
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Utility bills may not exceed prior to six months
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Must include a portion of the bill that shows usage
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Utility Account cannot show a credit balance.
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If you are seeking assistance for more than one utility vendor (ie: electricity, gas and /or propane), both bills must be from the same month.
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Proof of Housing Utility Allowance
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Proof of Residency
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This is required if the address on your driver's license or State issued ID does not match the address that is listed on your utility bill.
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Acceptable documentation includes pay stubs, award letters, budget sheet, rental/lease agreements, mortgage statement, phone bill, cable bill, rent receipt, proof of insurance or other current mail. Please note: Any documentation used must be dated within the last 30 days.
If you reside in a Housing Authority funded property, you must provide a copy of your utility allowance worksheet residency. (LiHEAP ONLY)