Program: UTILITY ASSISTANCE- HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP)

Agency: COMMUNITY ACTION OF VENTURA COUNTY (CAVC)

Descriptions

Assists eligible households pay one of their utility bill (electric, gas or propane) once a year. Helps households whose utility has already been disconnected, past due or are current on their bill. Amount of assistance is based on:

Number of persons in the household
Total gross household income
Cost of energy within the county the households resides
Funding availability

Eligibility

Ventura County residents
Must meet income guidelines, complete a HEAP Application with all required documentation

Application Process

Visit during program hours or visit the website for an application

Documents

-Valid Picture California Identification -Social Security Card -Current gas detailing terms -Current electric bill detailing terms and kilowatt usages (All Pages) --Rental or house payment receipt for the current month (Rent or Contract, Sec 8/Housing or Mortgage Statement) Income documentation for all adult (18+) household members during the previous 4 weeks (paycheck stubs must show gross amounts received). Social security benefits/ EDD / CalWorks / Child Support /Disability / self employeed. ect

Fees

No fee

Service Areas