The 2025-2026 LIHEAP Program year begins November 1, 2025.
LIHEAP assists low-income households, primarily those who pay a high proportion of household income on home energy, in meeting their immediate energy needs. LIHEAP provides direct payments to utility companies on behalf of approved applicants. Applicants are urged to continue paying their bills during the processing period as to avoid additional penalties/fees.
You will need to supply
- A valid email address for all applicants (Applications without an email will be denied.)
- Acceptable government-issued ID for the applicant.
- Original copies of all household members social security cards.
- Energy usage history for the past 12 months for all LIHEAP supported utilities (or, if less than 12 months, based on the client’s duration at their address.)
- For household members claiming disability a completed Verification of Disability Form must be filled out and signed by a medical professional.
- ALL Income documentation for the past 30 days.
- Household members claiming zero income: The applicant must submit a Verification of Income & Expense Form for all family members age 18 or older and not attending high school.
- If submitting a paper application it must be filled out completely and signed by the applicant.
Applications missing any required documentation will not be processed.
| Number of Persons in Household |
Monthly/Yearly Income Threshold (Beginning November 1, 2025)
|
| 1 | $2,671 /$32,052 |
| 2 | $3,492/$41,904 |
| 3 | $4,314/$51,768 |
| 4 | $5,136/$61,632 |
| 5 | $5,958/$71,496 |
| 6 | $6,778/$81,336 |