The Northampton County Area Agency on Aging will begin its Emergency Fuel Assistance Program on November 12, 2024. This program is for once-a-season fuel assistance of $800: $780 goes towards fuel assistance and $20 goes to Project of Easton for administrative costs.

To be eligible, an individual needs to be 60-years of age or older, reside anywhere in Northampton County EXCEPT for Bethlehem City, must meet HUD Income Guidelines, provide proof of household income and the fuel tank needs to be at 1/4 full or less. Proof of residency is also required with a copy of the current lease, a letter from the landlord and two pieces of mail, one of which is a bill. For assistance with non-oil heat, a shut-off notice is required. LIHEAP benefits need to be exhausted, or the applicant needs to have been denied LIHEAP benefits, before they can be eligible for this program.

To apply, contact the Northampton County Information & Referral Emergency Services 610-559-3270 or 610-829-4800.

When a referral is received, a Northampton County Area Agency on Aging staff person will schedule a home visit to determine eligibility.

 

 WHO: Low income seniors who reside in Northampton County

  WHAT: Emergency Fuel Assistance Program through a federal HUD grant from DCED

  WHEN: Begins on November 12, 2024 

 

Information provided to TVL by:
County of Northampton
669 Washington Street
Easton, PA 18042
https://www.northamptoncounty.org/

 

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