Energy Assistance

Todd County Energy Assistance

2026-2027 ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Todd County Energy Assistance is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Energy Assistance Program.

The deadline to apply is May 31, 2027.

The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) is a valuable resource for both renters and homeowners looking to manage their utility and home heating costs.

  • Households who are at or below 50% of the state median income are eligible
  • Size of grant is based on household size, income, fuel type and energy usage
  • Federally funded through US Department of Human Services
  • Funds are available for renters or homeowners

Services Include:

  • Provide direct payment to the energy supplier
  • Educate consumers to use home heating energy efficiently and safely
  • Advocate with energy suppliers and human service providers on behalf of consumers
  • Crisis help is available for utility disconnections or necessary fuel deliveries
  • Emergency heating system repair or replacement for homeowners

 

For more information or to request an application call Todd County Energy Assistance  

  • Office hours Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
  • Or view the MN Commerce Department website where you can apply online, print an application or request an application by mail.

 

2026-2027 Maximum EAP Income Guidelines

Household Size

1 Month Max

 Guidelines

 

Household

Size

1 Month Max

Guidelines

1

3205

 

11

9061

2

4191

 

12

9246

3

5177

 

13

9431

4

6164

 

14

9616

5

7150

 

15

9800

6

8136

 

16

9985

7

8321

 

17

10170

8

8506

 

18

10355

9

8691

 

19

10835

10

8876

 

20

11355

Applications can be mailed or dropped off at the following locations.


Todd County Health and Human Services

212 2nd Ave S

Long Prairie MN 56347

 

Todd County Health and Human Services

200 1st St NE

Suite 1

Staples MN 56479


AFTER HOURS HEATING EMERGENCY CONTACT

TODD COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

320-732-2157 OR TOLL-FREE 1-800-794-5733

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
State of Minnesota
Issued by the Minnesota Department of Commerce

Todd County Health and Human Services - Director - Jackie Och - 320-732-4500

jackie.och@toddcountymn.gov


Todd County Energy Assistance Coordinator - Amy Zimmerman - 320-732-4423

amy.zimmerman@toddcountymn.gov