LIHEAP stands for Low Income Energy Assistance Program. It is a federal program that helps people pay for cooling and heating in their home.

It also helps people make their homes more energy efficient. LIHEAP helps you stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Most states also use LIHEAP to help you pay the energy bill. Additionally, you can get assistance through LIHEAP if there is an energy crisis.

LIHEAP is different in every state. You may be able to get the following through LIHEAP:

*Help paying your heating or cooling bills
*Weatherization to lower your energy bills and make your home more energy efficient
*Emergency help in the event of a utility crisis

Will I Be Able To Get My Whole Bill Paid Through LIHEAP?

The place that you live, your income, your family size and other factors will affect how much assistance you will be able to get through LIHEAP.

How Can LIHEAP Help Me Reduce My Energy Bill?

LIHEAP can spend some of its funds on making low-cost energy related repairs to the home. However, they are not required to do this. These improvements and repairs are known as weatherization. If they choose to do so, then they can use their funds to do the following:

Fix leaky doors or windows
Install insulation
Replace or fix broken windows

In some cases, grantees may not weatherize apartments or winter homes unless the landlord will pay a portion of the cost.

Will I Qualify For LIHEAP If I Receive TANF OR SNAP?

LIHEAP grantees may automatically qualify a household that receives supplemental nutrition assistance program, Temporary Assistance For Needy Families, veteran's benefits or supplemental social security benefits. However, not all grantees will choose to do this. You may also be required to fill out an application.

What Is The Maximum Income Requirement For LIHEAP Benefits?

Each LIHEAP grantee sets income limits. The number of people in your home and where you live will determine the income limits. There may also be additional requirements for receiving LIHEAP.

If I Live In Or Rent Subsidized Or Public Housing, Can I Receive Assistance Through LIHEAP?

Renters can get LIHEAP assistance. Some renters directly pay their energy costs while others will pay the costs indirectly through their rent. In either case, you may qualify.

Call Now To See If You Qualify For LIHEAP Assistance

Low Income Energy Assistance Program

Phone number-202-401-9351
Fax number-202-401-5661