The Lee County Department of Human Services administers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
This program has funds available and may provide up to $300 toward a regular energy bill. Up to $600 may be available for electric assistance if service is disconnected or past due (Double bill).
Eligibility: Total household income must be less than 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Level.
Applications for this program are by appointment only.
To schedule an appointment, call 283-5023 on Monday - Wednesday morning between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM or stop in and receive a sheet explaining what is needed for LIHEAP assistance. You must be available for a 1:15 PM on-site application process for Friday.
The Beacon is located at 5465 NW Pine Island Road Near the Pine Island Center. Check out this great program