To be eligible for this benefit program, you must need financial assistance with home energy costs.
A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as SNAP, SSI, TANF, may be automatically eligible.
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
---|---|
1 | $22,590 |
2 | $30,660 |
3 | $38,730 |
4 | $46,800 |
5 | $54,870 |
6 | $62,940 |
7 | $71,010 |
8 | $79,080 |
To find out whether you are eligible to receive LIHEAP benefits, contact your state or tribal LIHEAP office.
For help applying for LIHEAP benefits, you may also call this toll-free number: 1-866-674-6327
For more information about LIHEAP:
You can call the National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) project. NEAR is a free service providing information on where you can apply for LIHEAP. You can speak to someone at NEAR Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m.- 5 p.m. (Mountain Time).
You can:
93.568 | |
Program not specific to American Indians and Alaska Natives, but they are eligible | |
Yes | |
Mandatory | |
Federally Recognized Tribes and Tribal Organizations | |
No | |
Varies from one year to another | |
Fiscal Year Program | |
Yes | |
No | |
152 Tribal Organization in Fiscal Year 2015 |