Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): quick facts
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps households with limited income manage the cost of home energy. It can assist with heating and cooling bills, energy crises such as a shutoff notice, and in some cases minor weatherization …
Administered by
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, run by state and tribal agencies
Who it's for
Low-income households that need help paying heating or cooling bills; income limits vary by state. Open to women and men alike.
What it funds
Help with energy bills, energy crises, and some weatherization or minor repairs
Repayable?
Benefit (not a loan, not repaid)
Where to apply
Apply through your state or tribal LIHEAP office; find contacts via acf.hhs.gov
Full low income home energy assistance program (liheap) page →
Official sources: HHS Administration for Children & Families — Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This page is educational information, not financial or legal advice; grants are competitive and never guaranteed. See our sources & how-we-work policy.