Contact: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
State Emergency Relief (SER) is a crisis intervention program that provides assistance for energy-related expenses such as heating fuel, electricity, and home repairs. SER is supported by the Federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Eligibility is based on one of the following:
- Demonstration of immediate need (past due/shutoff notice)
- Declared need for a deliverable fuel such as propane
- Verified need for energy-related home repair
- 150% of Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
- Up to $15,000 in cash assets and $15,000 in material assets
You must apply online using MIBridges
If you need help applying, contact 1 of UPPCO's Community Partner Organizations listed below.