ECAA offering energy assistance

The Evangeline Community Action Agency, Inc. is announcing the availability of funds dedicated to assist eligible low income households with their energy payments. All applications are taken on a first come, first served basis. Residents in Basile and Chataignier should call on Wednesday, May 1. Those 60 years and older should call between 9 a.m. - 12 noon. Others should call between 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Applications are taken by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call (337) 363-1306. No walk-in appointments!
An eligible household is one whose total income is at or below the levels listed in the table below. Applicants must provide, at a minimum, the following documentation at the time the application is taken: (1) copies of each household member’s ACTUAL social security number, (2) current proofs of income of all household members, (3) a copy of an anergy bill dated within the last (6) months, (4) a current driver’s license or picture I.D. of the applicant matching the current address, and (5) another bill and/or document matching the address on the energy bill, if the driver’s license or picture I.D. is not current. If it is determined additional documentation is required, the applicant will be notified at the time of the application. Households reporting “Zero Income” may be required to provide additional documentation. All information provided is subject to verification. Intentional misrepresentation of information may result in criminal prosecution of the applicant and anyone assisting in the misrepresentation.
Those eligible must have a monthly income of the following amounts or less at each listed household size:
1 $2,260
2 $2,956
3 $3,651
4 $4,347
5 $5,042
6 $5,738
7 $5,868
8 $5,998