The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded block grant program to assist low-income households with paying their utility bills. Payments are generally made directly to the utility company or fuel provider.
If you qualify for LIHEAP, you will get help through Energy Assistance and/or the Energy Crisis Intervention Program.
Energy Assistance will give you a one-time payment to help pay your main fuel heating bill during the months of November through March. The amount of help you receive is based on the size of your household, your household income, and the type of heating fuel used in your home.
If your service has been shut off or is in threat of being shut off or are running short of purchased fuel (propane/home heating oil) you may receive additional assistance through the Energy Crisis Intervention Program.
Download, print and complete the application. Then, mail, fax or drop off in person at your local Contracted Agency.
Download NowCall 855-FSD-INFO (855-373-4636) to request an application to be mailed to you. Then, mail, fax or drop off in person at your local Contracted Agency.
Federal Poverty Level: 135% (View Income Chart)
Fuel Type: Primary heat source (gas, electric, propane, oil)
Elderly/Disabled Application Dates: Oct 1 – March 30
Non elderly/disabled Application Dates: November 1 – March 30
Does my account have to be in threat of disconnection or shut off to get assistance? No
Assistance Amount: A one-time heating payment based on fuel type, household size and income.
Federal Poverty Level: 135% (View Income Chart)
Fuel Type: Primary or secondary heat source that is in threat of disconnection or shut off.
Elderly/Disabled Application Dates: Oct 1 – May 31
Non elderly/disabled Application Dates: November 1 – May 31
Does my account have to be in threat of disconnection or shut off to get assistance? Yes
Assistance Amount: The amount to continue or restore services for 30 days up to $800.
Federal Poverty Level: 150% (View Income Chart)
Fuel Type: Electric accounts that is in threat of disconnection or shut off.
Elderly/Disabled Application Dates: June 1 – Sept 30 (thru Oct 31 in 2020)
Non elderly/disabled Application Dates: June 1 – September 30 (thru Oct 31 in 2020)
Does my account have to be in threat of disconnection or shut off to get assistance? Yes
Assistance Amount: The amount to continue or restore services for 30 days up to $600.
See our energy assistance page for other energy assistance options or contact us regarding a payment arrangement.
Yes, the 2020 Summer Cooling Program has ended. To apply for assistance for the 2020-2021 Winter Heating Program, you must complete a new application.
If you have a disconnection notice or your service is shut off, contact your contracted LIHEAP agency to let them know about your crisis.
Visit the official LIHEAP web page
Call 1-855-FSD-INFO (1-855-373-4636)