OKEECHOBEE  — Economic Opportunities Council of Indian River County (EOC) has $1.1 million in Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding available now for low-income Indian River County and Okeechobee County Residents. All Indian River and Okeechobee households earning up to 150% of the poverty level may apply and qualify for up to $5,000 in assistance.

According to EOC Executive Director Angela Davis-Green, “You do not need to be impacted by COVID-19 to apply, and you do not need to already be past-due. You just need to meet the income qualifications.”

Single-person households may earn up to $19,320 per year. The income limit for two-person households is $26,130. It is $32,940 for three-person households and $39,750 for four-person households.

Applications are available on-line at www.eocofirc.net/liheap.

Hard copy applications are also available at EOC’s Offices located at:

• Okeechobee County Office, 1798 N.W. Ninth Ave. in Okeechobee.
• Indian River County Office, 2455 St. Lucie Ave. in Vero Beach.

For questions, or for additional information, call 863-357-2240 in Okeechobee or 772-562-4177 in Vero Beach.

EOC Community Service Specialists will also be holding community outreach events throughout the community to spread awareness of the program and take applications.

EOC is a Community Action Agency working to transition at-risk individuals and families from poverty to self-sufficiency. EOC has a successful track record of providing high-quality programs and services (including Head Start) to economically disadvantaged children and families. For more information or to make a tax-deductible donation, visit or call 772-562-4177.