The 2026-2027 LIHEAP Program Year Begins October 1, 2026 

LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) helps eligible families with energy costs, including electric, wood, coal, oil, gas, LP gas, and kerosene. Assistance ranges from $300 to $800 and is paid directly to your utility provider to be credited to your account. It is important to continue to pay your energy bill while your application is being processed. 

When applying, you must complete the brief demographic section before continuing to the THDA application page. If you qualify, you will receive an email from SmartSimple/THDA, so a valid email address is essential.

Once our finance department receives your processed application, funding is requested from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) so your account can be credited. Because we serve eight counties and process many applications, processing may take time.

You Will Need to Supply

• A valid email address for all applicants
• 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.)
• ALL Income documentation for the past 30 days.
• Household members claiming zero income:
  If any family members age 18 or older and not attending high school are reporting no income, the applicant must submit a single Verification of Income and Expense form that includes information for all such individuals.

Income Thresholds