Instructions For Indiana Energy Assistance Program Application Form - Indiana Housing And Community Development Authority - 2017-2018 Page 2

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Unemployment Compensation: Unemployment weekly benefit printout.
Self Employed, Farm, and Rental Income: The first 2 pages of your most recent IRS-1040 tax return and
relevant schedules (C, E, F, SE), or you may submit a Tax Transcript which you can download from the IRS
website at https:// If you did not file taxes or you have been self-
employed less than 2 years, call your local EAP Service Provider and ask for a Self-Employment Form or
download the form from eap.IHCDA.in.gov. Enter the date your business started in the space provided on
page two of the application.
Interest, Dividend: Bank statements or your IRS-1099 or IRS-1040.
Retirement Income: Benefit checks/stubs, bank statements or award letter.
Pensions and Annuities: Benefit checks/stubs, bank statements or award letter.
No Income: If your household has no income and no one is self-employed, call your local EAP Service Provider
for a Verification of Zero Income Affidavit and an Indiana Workforce Development Release of Information. You
will also find these form on eap.IHCDA.in.gov. BOTH forms must be filled out for EACH person claiming zero
income.
Deductions: You may deduct any child support payments you made to someone else to support your child.
Please provide proof of payment.
Other Income: Please let us know if you receive any other the other benefits listed in this section. These
benefits will NOT count as income for EAP eligibility. You do not have to send in proof that you receive these
benefits.
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Income Eligibility Guidelines
You may be eligible for the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) even if your household’s income is
higher than the EAP limits. WAP provides free home energy upgrades to income-eligible homeowners and
renters to help save energy and make your home a healthy and safe place to live. Please indicate if you are
interested in being referred to the weatherization program. For income eligibility please refer the Indiana
Weatherization Assistance Program at
eap.IHCDA.in.gov
or (800) 872-0371
**Please send a copy of your proof of income. Originals will not be returned**
You will be eligible for EAP if you are under 150% of the Federal Poverty Level.
PART 5. Housing Information: Homeowners: Check the type of housing you live in. You are a homeowner if you own,
are buying your home, have a home mortgage or contract for deed, or have a Life-Estate. You may qualify for additional
benefits if you own your home. If you are a renter please provide a lease or Landlord Affidavit. If you don’t have a
landlord affidavit, you can download one at
eap.IHCDA.in.gov.
If your utilities are included in your rent, you can still qualify
for an EAP benefit and we may pay you directly. You must provide proof that the utilities are in the Landlord’s name by
providing the lease or Landlord Affidavit.
PART 6. What is your primary heat source? Enter the name of the heating and electric company providing energy to your
home. Send a copy of your last heat and electric bill. For Bulk fuel, send a fuel receipt. If the name or one of your
household members name is not the name on the account, call your local service provider. If your bills are in your
landlord’s name, include a lease or a Landlord Affidavit.
PART 7. Consent and Signature:
Read the permissions carefully. An adult household member, 18 years of age and
older or emancipated minor, must sign the application. Any other person signing the application must have be an
Authorized Representative or have a Power of Attorney (POA) to actions behalf of the household and must submit a
copy along with the application. Return the application to your local EAP Service Provider.
Self-Declaration of Primary Fuel Source Level: This section is only for clients who use bio-fuel or a pre-paid utility
service who will have an energy crisis within ten days. By filling out this section you are certifying that you are within
10 days of having no heat due to low fuel source or prepaid utility. All other applicants can skip this section.

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