Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Learn about LIHEAP

The LIHEAP Program is tailored to assist low-income households in meeting their home heating and cooling requirements. It aims to enhance energy self-sufficiency, mitigating the vulnerability stemming from energy needs. Explore how this program strives to empower communities by providing crucial support throughout the year.

How does it work?

Authorized by Title XXVI of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, the LIHEAP Program operates from January 1 through December 31. This program is designed to help low income households meet their home heating and cooling needs and increase energy self-sufficiency, and thereby reduce the vulnerability resulting from energy needs.


Once the minimum income eligibility criteria is established, priority is then given to vulnerable households; particularly those that use a large portion of the income to pay for their home energy needs. Vulnerable households include those households with members who are elderly, disabled, have children age 5 or younger and households with income at or below 60% of the state median income. Services are provided as a priority to clients on an emergency basis.

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A member of our team will contact you for an interview to conduct intake for eligibility of services.

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To see if you meet the income requirement, find your family size on the chart. If you make less than the dollar amount listed, you meet the income requirement.

Household Size 60% Monthly Household SMI Maximum 60% Annual Household SMI Maximum
1 $2,332.83 $27,994
2 $3,050.58 $36,607
3 $3,768.42 $45,221
4 $4,486.25 $53,835
5 $5,204 $62,448
6 $5,921.83 $71,062
7 $6,056.42 $72,677
8 $6,191 $74,292
9 $6,325.58 $75,907
10 $6,460.17 $77,522

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)?

    LIHEAP, authorized by Title XXVI of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, operates from January 1 through December 31. It's designed to assist low-income households in meeting their home heating and cooling needs, increasing energy self-sufficiency, and reducing vulnerability resulting from energy needs.


  • How does LIHEAP prioritize assistance to households?

    Once minimum income eligibility criteria are established, priority is given to vulnerable households, especially those using a large portion of their income for home energy needs. Vulnerable households include those with elderly or disabled members, children aged 5 or younger, and those with income at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Levels.


  • What types of services does LIHEAP provide?

    LIHEAP provides services on an emergency basis for utility bill assistance associated with heating and cooling the home. The goal is to alleviate the probability of disconnection resulting from an energy burden.

  • How can I determine if I qualify for LIHEAP based on income?

    Refer to the income requirement chart.

  • ¿Qué es el Programa de Asistencia para la Energía en el Hogar de Bajos Ingresos (LIHEAP)?

    LIHEAP, autorizado por el Título XXVI de la Ley de Reconciliación Presupuestaria Integral de 1981, opera desde el 1 de enero hasta el 31 de diciembre. Está diseñado para ayudar a los hogares de bajos ingresos a cubrir sus necesidades de calefacción y refrigeración en el hogar, aumentando la autosuficiencia energética y reduciendo la vulnerabilidad resultante de las necesidades energéticas.

  • ¿Cómo prioriza LIHEAP la asistencia a los hogares?

    Una vez que se establecen los criterios mínimos de elegibilidad por ingresos, se da prioridad a los hogares vulnerables, especialmente aquellos que destinan una gran parte de sus ingresos a las necesidades de energía en el hogar. Los hogares vulnerables incluyen aquellos con miembros ancianos o discapacitados, niños menores de 5 años y aquellos con ingresos iguales o inferiores al 100% de los Niveles Federales de Pobreza.

  • ¿Qué tipos de servicios proporciona LIHEAP?

    LIHEAP proporciona servicios de manera de emergencia para asistencia con las facturas de servicios públicos asociadas con la calefacción y el enfriamiento del hogar. El objetivo es aliviar la probabilidad de desconexión como resultado de una carga energética.

  • ¿Cómo puedo determinar si califico para LIHEAP según mis ingresos?

    Consulte la tabla de requisitos de ingresos:

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