DHS Energy Assistance

Eligibility for State Emergency Relief (SER) energy services is based on the household's demonstration of immediate need for assistance with home heating fuel, electricity, or energy-related home repairs. Immediate need may be demonstrated by a declared need for a deliverable fuel such as fuel oil, L.P. gas, wood and coal, presentation of a shut-off notice for natural gas or electricity or a verified need for an energy-related home repair of a home owned or being purchased.

In addition to immediate need, SER energy services eligibility is based on income to be received in the 30-day period following application. All households will have their income compared to the SER Income Need Standard established to cover shelter, heat, utilities, personal and incidental needs. The SER Income Need Standard for all family sizes is below 60% of the state's median income.

Application Process:

You can obtain an application for SER at: 

Grand Traverse/Leelanau County DHS
701 S. Elmwood Suite 19
Traverse City MI 49684

Benzie County DHS
P.O. Box 114, 448 Court Plaza
Government Center
Beulah MI 49617

Antrim County DHS
P.O. Box 316
205 E. Cayuga St.
Bellaire MI 49615

Kalkaska County DHS
503 North Birch Street
Kalkaska MI 49646

Applications are also available online at http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dhs/DHS_Information_Booklet_and_Assistance_Application_242170_7.pdf

 

Note: The program descriptions on this website were developed in 2009 for general information purposes only. NWMCOG/Community Housing Choices makes no guarantee of the continued accuracy of this information. Please contact the agency for official confirmation of available assistance and your eligibility for assistance.

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Department of Human Services, Grand Traverse/Leelanau Counties: Agency Page, Website