Energy Assistance
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Forms of Assistance without Online Applications
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Show DetailsProgram Description
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assists eligible low income households with their heating and cooling energy costs, and, if the state chooses, to weatherize homes.General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must need financial assistance for home energy costs.
In order to qualify, you must also have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
In order to qualify, you must also have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $16,755 |
| 2 | $22,695 |
| 3 | $28,635 |
| 4 | $34,575 |
| 5 | $40,515 |
| 6 | $46,455 |
| 7 | $52,395 |
| 8 | $58,335 |
A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or certain needs-tested Veterans benefits may be automatically eligible.
Application Process
To find out whether you are eligible to receive LIHEAP benefits, contact your state or tribal LIHEAP office. Information about how to contact each office can be obtained at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/programs/liheap/about.For help applying for LIHEAP benefits, you may also call this toll-free number:
1-866-674-6327
Program Contact Information
Each state is responsible for administering and designing its own
program, which includes determining eligibility requirements and providing
assistance within Federal guidelines. For more information about these
guidelines, visit:http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/resource/liheap-eligibility-criteria A list of frequently asked questions about this program is also
available at:http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/resource/consumer-frquently-asked-questions You may also request additional information by writing to the following e-mail address (please include your city, county, and state in your message):energyassistance@ncat.org