The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a Federally funded program that helps eligible households pay a portion of their home energy costs by providing a one-time per year benefit.

The LIEAP application period typically begins in January and continue through the end of March each year. 

In order to qualify:

• An adult living at the address must be personally responsible for paying the heating costs incurred at the current residence, payable either to the landlord or the fuel vendor.
• Applications must demonstrate a recent history of payments toward purchase of the primary heating energy.
• The combined gross income (before deductions) of all persons living at the address may not exceed 150% of the federal poverty level according to the following guidelines.

2024 LIEAP Eligibility guidelines

each additional person + $643

Benefits:

Benefit levels vary according to the following factors:

• Household Income
• Number of persons living at the address
• Type of dwelling
• Type of heating fuel