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Deadline to Apply for Michigan Home Heating Credit Approaches, Says MPSCContact: Judy Palnau (517) 241-3323
August 25, 2011
Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) Chairman Orjiakor Isiogu today noted that the September 30 deadline to apply for Michigan's Home Heating Credit in 2011 is quickly approaching. The credit assists low-income people with winter energy bills.
"Many times, low-income residents face financial challenges in paying their winter heating bills," said Isiogu. "The Home Heating Credit is one way to assist them. The Michigan Public Service Commission encourages low-income people to apply for this important credit before the deadline - September 30."
The Home Heating Credit is funded by the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) grant. The program is administered by the Michigan Department of Treasury. The form (1040CR-7) may be obtained from the Department of Treasury's website - michigan.gov/taxes - or by calling 517-636-4486.
Eligible customers must have their homestead in Michigan, must own or rent the home in which they live, and for the standard allowance, their income must fall within certain limits, as the following chart indicates:
Number of Exemptions*
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Maximum Income
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1
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$11,929
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2
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$16,043
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3
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$20,158
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4
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$24,272
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5
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$28,387
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6
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$32,500
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*Note: Add $4,114 for each additional exemption. Special exemptions are available if you are deaf, blind, a person with a disability, or age 65 or older.
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"Low-income customers may also be eligible for other assistance programs administered by utilities and consumer agency programs, and should contact their utility company for more information," Isiogu added.
The MPSC is an agency within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
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