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

Agency: COMMUNITY ACTION OF VENTURA COUNTY (CAVC)

Description

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
Subject to 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