Apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

About LIHEAP

LIHEAP helps families living on low incomes pay their heating bills in the form of a cash grant. Households in immediate danger of being without heat can also qualify for crisis grants.   

The cash grant is a one-time payment sent directly to your utility company or fuel provider to be credited on your bill. These grants range from $300 to $1,000 based on household size, income, and fuel type.  

Approved applicants will receive a one-time grant that does not need to be repaid. 

Eligibility

Find out if you qualify for assistance.

To receive LIHEAP assistance: 

• You must meet income guidelines 
• You don't have to be on public assistance 
• You don't need to have an unpaid heating bills 
• You can rent or own your home   

Income Requirements

Here are the LIHEAP income requirements for 2023-2024 

Household Size	Income Limit
1	$21,870
2	$29,580
3	$37,290
4	$45,000
5	​$52,710
6	$60,420
7	​$68,130
8	$75,840
9	​$83,550
10	​$91,260

For every additional person, add $7,710.

Crisis Grants

Households experiencing a heating crisis may be eligible for additional benefits through the LIHEAP crisis program. Emergency situations include: 

• Broken heating equipment or leaking lines that must be fixed or replaced;
• Lack of fuel;
• The main heating source or second heating source (a source that is used to operate the main heating source or used if the main heating source is not working) has been completely shut-off;
• The danger of being without fuel (less than a 15-day supply); and,
• The danger of having utility.