Program Description
Washington Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) services are provided to the public through a network of 26 local community-based nonprofit organizations and local municipalities. Services include energy assistance, client conservation education, furnace repair and replacement, and weatherization. Energy assistance benefits are paid directly to energy providers and are based on a portion of a household's annual home heating costs.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Washington, your household pays for home heating costs (either directly or through rent), and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $13,537 if one person lives in the household; $18,212 if two people live in the household; $22,887 if three people live in the household; $27,562 if four people live in the household; $32,237 if five people live in the household; $36,912 if six people live in the household; $41,587 if seven people live in the household; and $46,262 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $4,675 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Program Contact Information
For more information on Washington LIHEAP, please visit the Washington Department of Commerce website or call (360) 725-2857.
