We are scheduling in-person appointments at our office at this time. Clients are seen by appointments only!

List of Docs to Provide

Assistance cannot be rendered until the application is completed and all required documents have been presented. The following documents are required, in addition to other eligibility requirements, to complete an application for services:

1. Social Security card(s) or official documentation with social security numbers (or Permanent Resident/Green Card) for everyone living in the household
2. A legible South Carolina state-issued photo ID for the applicant (name and address on ID must match what is listed on all presented documents)
3. Most recent utility bill or verification from your landlord that heating expenses are included in your rent. If you are applying for wood, coal, propane or kerosene, you need to bring a utility bill to verify your service address. If you participate in the Pre-Pay Electric Program, please present the statement from the utility company and include the account number, address and name on the account for all heating fuel sources and electric.
4. Proof of ALL household income for the past 30 days prior to the application date or proof of zero income, including these examples:
   • Check stubs (MUST have all check stubs showing pay dates and gross income for the calendar month prior to your appointment date and verification that you did not receive the maximum number of checks issued by your employer)
   • OR, Current SSI/Social Security Award letter, Pension or Retirement benefits or Current Food Stamp Award letter
   • OR, Unemployment Check Stubs
   • OR if self employed, must present current tax year statement (example: Schedule C or C-EZ with all pages signed and included
5. Examples of items which cannot be accepted are previous LIHEAP applications, bank statements, copies of benefit checks, and 1099 tax forms. We cannot accept Medical Coverage Letters as proof of other income.

Please note after reviewing your documents we may request additional information to complete your application.