Spring subsidy available April 17-June 2

INEZ — Enrollment for LIHEAP Spring Subsidy Cooling Component starts April 17.

The program provides households a one-time benefit ranging from $38 to $200 depending on income levels and housing category.

Big Sandy Area Community Action Program announced that it will accept applications in local county offices until June 2 or until the designated funds are depleted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Benefits will be paid directly to the electric vendor.

Income eligibility for the program is up to and including 130% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Applicants need to supply the following documentation:

•  Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.

•  Proof of all household’s (all members) income from the preceding month.

•  Most current electric bill, a statement from your landlord if electricity is included in your rent, a statement from a utility company if you participate in a pre-pay electric program.

•  The account number and name on the account for the electric bill.

Apply in person at the following BSACAP offices during business hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday:

Martin County, 387 E. Main Street, Inez. Phone 606-298-3217

Floyd County, 60 Court Street, Allen. Phone 606-874-3595

Johnson County, 230 Court Street, Paintsville. 606-789-6515

Magoffin County, 131 S. Church Street, Salyersville. Phone 606-349-2217

Pike County, 478 Town Mountain Road, Pikeville. Phone 606-432-2775

Community Action Kentucky administers LIHEAP in partnership with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. It receives the funding as a pass-through block grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.