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Energy Assistance
Frequently Asked Questions: |
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Q: How often can I get assistance? |
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A: One time per season. A season
usually runs from October to May, depending on available funding. |
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How is my assistance calculated? |
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The assistance is calculated by many factors, such as household size, income,
housing type, and heating type. The amount of your heating bill is not counted
in the calculation. |
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Q:
Can I deduct child support payments that I make from my gross income?
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Yes, but you will need documentation of what you are paying. Ask our staff what
documents you will need. |
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Q:
What other documentation will I need? |
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You will be mailed a list of all the required documents needed at the time of
your appointment. The list will also have the date and time of your
appointment. |
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Do I have to have an emergency to get help? |
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No, you just need to income qualify and have all of the
Required
Documents. |
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Q:
How much did I qualify for? |
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In some cases we may be able to tell you what your assistance will be at the
time of your appointment. But we may need to get other documents (such as a
meter history) in order to calculate your benefit. You will be sent an award
letter in about 2 or 3 weeks with the amount you have qualified for. |
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If you have more questions about Energy Assistance, please contact Okanogan County Community Action at 422-4041
or toll free at 1-877-641-0101. |
