SHORE UP! Inc.’s Office of Home Energy Programs is hosting an Open House 8:30 am-5:30 pm Monday-Wednesday, April 13-15, at its Wicomico County office, 500 Snow Hill Road. This Open House is for persons needing assistance paying home heating and electric bills who have NOT applied this year (since July 1, 2014). Residents of either Somerset, Wicomico or Worcester counties who meet state income guidelines may qualify for assistance.
To be eligible for assistance, an individual must complete an Energy Assistance application. The following supporting documentation is needed to complete application processing and should be brought to the Open House:
• Proof of all household income for the past 30 days for anyone 18 years old or older, including Social Security, SSI (award letter or direct deposit statement), pension, retirement, wages, TCA, TDAP, unemployment, child support (6-month printout needed), alimony (current documentation)
• Identification (driver’s license or photo ID)
• Names, Social Security cards and dates of birth for all household members
• Current electric bill – Bill must be in applicant’s name for EUSP.
• Bill for main heating source – Gas and propane customers must provide this.
• Renters need landlord’s name, address, telephone number, lease agreement and most recent rent receipt.
• Homeowners need deed, payment information or tax assessment.
For more information, please contact SHORE UP! at 410-341-9634 or 410-749-1142.
