Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

Oneida Economic Support Energy Assistance Hours

Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The 2025-2026 Energy Assistance Benefit Season runs from October 1, 2025, to May 15, 2026. Eligible residents of Brown & Outagamie on the Oneida Reservation can apply for a one-time payment to help with energy bills. The benefit amount varies based on household income, size, and heating costs, and residents may qualify for additional benefits to lower utility expenses.

WHEAP benefits are not guaranteed to eligible households. When funds have been exhausted for a program year, there are no benefits issued to households regardless of eligibility.

Apply online: https://energybenefit.wi.gov/OnlineApps
Apply by phone, mail or in person with your local agency: https://energyandhousing.wi.gov and select a county/tribe from the map to get available resources.
For more information call: 1-866-HEATWIS (432-8947)

Please schedule your appointment by calling 920-490-3710 or email economic_support@oneidanation.org

For no-heat emergencies occurring on holidays, evenings, or weekends, please contact the Oneida Police Department’s non-emergency number at (920) 869-2239.

2025-2026 Income Requirements

The Home Energy Plus Program uses a previous one-month income test, which is annualized to determine program income eligibility. Unemployment and stimulus payments will not be counted as income when applying before the season ends.

Income for people who are self-employed, farmers, or seasonal workers is based on federal income tax forms for the previous year.

Beginning October 1, 2025, the income requirements are as follows:

INCOME GUIDELINES FOR THE 2025-2026 HOME ENERGY PLUS PROGRAM YEAR (10/01/2025 through 9/30/2026)

(60 PERCENT OF STATE MEDIAN INCOME GUIDELINES)

HOUSEHOLD SIZE	ONE MONTH INCOME	ANNUAL INCOME
1	$ 3,201.75	$38,421
2	$ 4,186.92	$50,243
3	$ 5,172.08	$62,065
4	$ 6,157.33	$73,888
5	$ 7,142.50	$85,710
6	$ 8,127.67	$97,532
7	$ 8,312.33	$99,748
8	$ 8,497.08	$101,965

Year-Round Benefits: The Energy Assistance Program also offers year-round benefits as well to help eligible utility customers reduce their bills, make repairs or upgrades to their homes or furnaces, and stay connected. Go to https://energybenefit.wi.gov to learn more.