Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

 
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Managing Agency:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Program Description

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible low-income households with:

  • Home energy bills
  • Energy crises
  • Weatherization and minor energy-related home repairs

General Program Requirements

To qualify for this program, you must need help to pay your home energy costs.

Your annual household income (before taxes) must also be below the maximum income level for your state and household size.

Here's an example:

 

Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1 $17,505
2 $23,595
3 $29,685
4 $35,775
5 $41,865
6 $47,955
7 $54,045
8 $60,135

 

 

*For households with more than eight people, add $6,090 per additional person.

 

 

The requirements may be different in each state.

 

 

If at least one member of your household gets help from a program like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or certain Veteran benefits, you may qualify automatically.

 

Application Process

To find out if you qualify for benefits, contact your:

If you need help to apply, call the National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) project:

  • 1-866-674-6327
  • TTY 1-866-367-6228

NEAR is a free service that can tell you where to apply.

Program Contact Information

Contact NEAR to learn more about LIHEAP.

You may also contact your state, territory, or tribal LIHEAP office.
Last Updated: 10/26/2016