Energy Assistance helps low-income South Dakotans pay for home heating costs. Keep in mind, energy assistance may not pay for all of your home heating cost.
Energy assistance funds are distributed on a first-come basis. Eligibility and assistance amounts are based on the number of people in your home, income of everyone in your home, type and cost of heating and where you live. If you are eligible, the payment is made to your energy supplier.
Household Size |
Maximum 3-month Income |
---|---|
1 Person |
$6,795 |
2 Person |
$9,155 |
3 Person |
$11,501 |
4 Person |
$13,692 |
5 Person |
$15,883 |
6 Person |
$18,074 |
7 Person |
$18,485 |
8 Person |
$18,895 |
9 Person |
$19,306 |
10 Person |
$21,026 |
Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP). To qualify for ECIP energy assistance, the household must be income eligible and in a crisis, such as:
1. Application. The application must be signed by everyone living in the house age 18 or older. All sections of the application must be completed.
2. Proof of Household Income for everyone living in the house that was received in the 3 calendar months prior to the month you sign and send your application
3. Proof of Home heating costs. Paid directly to an energy supplier, or paid as part of rent.