Baker County, FL Assistance Programs

Baker County Council on Aging, Inc.

101 East Macclenny Avenue
Macclenny, FL - 32063
(904)259-2223
Services: Offers Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly (EHEAP), helps low-income households with at least one person age 60 or older when households are experiencing a home energy emergency. A home energy emergency may result from a delinquent utility bill, lack of fuel or wood, or the receipt of a shutdown notice. Payment is made for heating or cooling of the house and other expenses related to emergency energy during the heating (October-March) and cooling (April-September) seasons. Eligible families will receive one benefit per season, up to a maximum of $600 per season. Program beneficiaries may receive vouchers for blankets, portable heaters and fans. The program can also assists pay for repairs to existing heating or cooling equipment or re-connection fees. Eligibility: Documented heating or cooling emergency, at least one individual aged 60 or older in the home and an annual gross family income of 150 percent or less of the federal poverty guidelines. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ..