Last week for Milwaukee County residents to apply for Energy Assistance Program

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is urging eligible residents to apply for Energy Assistance prior to the season end on May 15th.

The Department of Health and Human Services administers Energy Assistance, a one-time payment for eligible residents, which covers a portion of their energy costs.

“This service provides an average benefit of almost $500 to those who apply. We are eager to provide this service to ease the burden of utility bills for the thousands of senior citizens and working families with know this benefit can assist,” said County Executive Chris Abele

Eligible residents can schedule appointments to apply for WHEAP prior to May 15, 2017. They can call 414-270-4-MKE, or click here.

There are also flexible walk-in options at our six service locations, Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. – noon:

?             Northwest - 4906 W Fond du Lac Avenue

?             North -  6918 W  Brown Deer Road (NEW SITE THIS SEASON)

?             Downtown - 728 N James Lovell Street (7th and Wisconsin)

?             West Allis -  6761 W Greenfield Ave

?             Southeast - 2701 S Chase Ave (between Lincoln and Oklahoma)

?             South - 5663 S 27th Street (NEW SITE THIS SEASON)