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303.4 SCAP/Air Conditioning Process
Two agencies are authorized to contract with the State of Delaware to provide these services. Currently they are Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware, Inc. (ICHDE) in New Castle County and First State Community Action Agency, Inc. (FSCAA) in Kent and Sussex Counties. A. How to Apply?
1. Applicant contacts one of the two sub grantees that provide air conditioner services. 2. Sub grantee arranges for applicant to fill out application. a. Sub grantee has discrepancy to require appointments or take walk-ins. b. Sub grantee can schedule specific days, hours and time frames for applicants to apply. c. Applicants fill out SCAP/AC application and sign. d. Applicants must provide documentation of income and electricity bill in order to receive service. e. Applicant selects size of air conditioner. In general we offer 3 sizes; 8000; 10,000 and 12,000 BTU’s. f. For more specific information on application, see Section 400, Application and Eligibility, subsection 409.
B. Eligibility
Applicant has not received an air conditioner under SCAP in at least five (5) years. If the applicant is requesting an A/C during this period, they must document the reason for requesting another air conditioner. For example, to receive a replacement for a stolen A/C, the applicant has to submit the police report and meet the other eligibility criteria.
1. Service is provided to all eligible residents of State of Delaware; AND 2. Households with gross household income less than or equal to 200% of poverty guideline; AND 3. Include a person who is sixty (60) years of age or older; OR 4. Include a person who is disabled; OR 5. Have children under six (6) years of age; OR 6. Include members with written documentation from their doctors stating someone in the household suffers from chronic breathing problems such as asthma or emphysema.
Household must meet one of the targeted areas mentioned above. Exception to meeting targeted areas is in years when LIHEAP Administrator allows all income eligible households to apply because funding is available.