Wateree Community Action

Website: https://www.wcai.org/menus/geap.html

Intake Phone: 803-470-3591 (Appointment line)

Address:

117 Henry Street Eastover, SC 29044

803-592-7000 Fax: 803-353-8233

3220 Two Notch Rd. Columbia, SC

803-786-4250 Fax: 803-786-4252

This organization serves all individuals with a South Carolina ID card.

Appointment Steps & Documentation

• Proof of SSN

• Picture of SC ID (name on SSN and ID card must match)

• SSN cards or official document with SSN for all household members

• allowed)

• Proof of total household gross income for the past 30 days (including utility checks if applicable)

  • Any person in the household 18 years of age or older must have an unemployment printout if they have no income

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Household must be 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines

• Tenant’s housing situation has been affected by COVID-19

• Tenant agrees to participate in Income Management

Funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides home energy assistance to help eligible low-income households meet their home heating and/or cooling needs. LIHEAP seeks to prevent households from using unsafe alternatives for providing heat and cooling. LIHEAP offers bill payment assistance and energy crisis assistance. The amount of assistance provided depends on a household's income and its energy costs.

Appointment Steps & Documentation

1. The website indicates applications can be downloaded online, but there is no link for an application.

   1. For now, call the appointment line under Contact information above.

2. Once the application is filled out, the following documentation is required:

   1. Proof of tenant’s Social Security Number (name must match SC ID)

   2. Proof of a picture South Carolina ID

   3. Social Security Cards or official documents with Social Security Numbers (no copies allowed)

   4. Proof of total household gross income for the past 30 days (including utility checks if applicable)

      1. Any person in the household 18 years of age or older must have an unemployment printout if they have no income

      2. Tenants receiving social security or social security income may use their 2020 award letter.

      3. Self-employed individuals must have their 2019 income tax documents to include a Schedule C

   5. If disabled, proof of federal disability benefits

   6. A current bill for Direct/Assistance AND/OR A disconnect/cutoff notice for the Emergency Crisis Intervention Program

      1. Households must provide proof of emergency to apply for ECIP

   7. A heating bill must be in the name of the applicant OR another household member 18 years of age or older (must provide proof that the member resides in the household) OR a deceased spouse’s name (no longer than 12 months, proof needed)

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Any resident of Richland county qualifies if they:

• Are 60 years of age or older

• Live alone

• Receive less than $25 in SNAP benefits

• Have been diagnosed with a chronic illness that can be controlled with diet and exercise

• Total household income is 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or less

• Is willing and able to attend monthly nutrition and exercise classes as well as health screenings

Appointment Steps

• Call 803-807-9811 to make an appointment