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Energy Assistance Program - EAP - Semcac Community Action Agency - Steele County

209 East Main Street, Suite A, Owatonna, MN 55060

Eligibility

Homeowners and renters who are residents of Steele County. Eligibility is on a sliding scale based on household size and the three most recent months of household income.

Required documents

Application/registration form proof of address proof of household income Social Security card/number utility bills/account numbers

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
https://www.semcac.org/energy-programs/energy-assistance-program/
[email protected]

Application process

Call or visit website for application. Households may apply for Energy Assistance once per program year. Applications for the heating season are typically accepted beginning in September and ending at the end of May the following year. The start date may vary as to when applications begin to be accepted. Call or visit website to determine exact dates applications are being accepted. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis and are generally processed within 30 - 60 days, depending on program funding, and information provided.

Service area

Dodge County, MN
Fillmore County, MN
Freeborn County, MN
Houston County, MN
Mower County, MN
Steele County, MN
Winona County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Description

The Energy Assistance Program helps pay heat and electricity costs. Payments for energy bills are sent directly to the household's energy company or fuel provider for propane, fuel oil, or wood. Financial assistance varies depending on household income and fuel costs. The Energy Assistance Program provides additional grants for eligible households who need help with: - Getting reconnected to heat and power after disconnections - Paying for emergency fuel deliveries of propane, heating oil, or biofuel - Preventing disconnection

Last Assured

01/16/2026

Providing organization

Semcac Community Action Agency - Steele County

A community action agency providing resources for food security, nutrition, housing/shelter, senior programs, transportation, Head Start programs, Energy Assistance, and more