The Wisconsin Home Energy Program is available to meet the high costs of home heating fuel for low-income households; however, it will be ending May 15, 2012.  Eligibility for the program is based on the household’s gross monthly income in the three – (3) months proceeding the month of application.

Income limits are as follows:

Household Size                       Gross Quarterly Income Limit

            1………………………………$6,080.00

            2………………………………$7,950.00                                         

            3………………………………$9,821.00

            4……………………………..$11,692.00

            5……………………………..$13,563.00

            6……………………………..$15,433.00

            7……………………………..$15,784.00

            8……………………………..$16,135.00

Applications for the Energy Assistance Program are available at the Ozaukee County Department of Human Services, Administration Center, 121 West Main Street, Third Floor, Port Washington, WI 53074.  Persons wishing to apply must call for an appointment at (262) 284-8200 or (262) 238-8200 (metro).

All persons are urged to contact the Ozaukee County Department of Human Services at the above telephone numbers well in advance of any disconnection or refusal of fuel delivery.  If someone does have an actual emergency DURING NON-OFFICE HOURS, please call the following numbers which are in operation 24 hours a day, seven days a week:  284-7172 or 377-7172 (metro) (Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Department).