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The Low Income Household Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a utility assistance program designed to assist low income households in meeting their immediate energy needs and to encourage consumers to control energy costs for years to come through energy education. It provides relief to those low income, elderly and/or disabled households most vulnerable to the high cost of energy for home heating and cooling. Furthermore, it provides assistance in an energy-related crisis or during severe weather situations.
Documentation is required for every household member .
US Citizen:
- Birth Certificate with D.L. or ID
- U.S. Passport
- Certificate of Naturalization/Citizenship with Driver License or Identification Card
Permanent Resident:
- Permanent Resident Card and Driver License or Identification Card
Income: Must be submitted for all household members employed.
- If you receive paycheck stubs, submit the consecutive stubs for the thirty (30) days prior
to the date the application was signed for all household members employed. See below
income breakdown below: - If you receive the following monthly payments, an Award Letter from 2025 is required:
(Bank statements CANNOT be accepted) Social Security (SS) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Housing/Section 8 Assistance – Proof of utility reimbursement
Retirement or Pension
VA or VA Disability Benefits
DD-214
Insurance / Workman’s Comp / Annuity Payments
Child Support / Unemployment Benefits / Food Stamp / SNAP or TANF
Child Support or Unemployment Benefits: Provide a Payment Detail Summary
Sheet (date printed must reflect on or after date of signed application)
Food Stamp / SNAP or TANF: Benefit letter must be within 30 days of application date.
If any other income is listed on the award letter, you must submit all documented
income separately as indicated above. Food stamp letter will not be accepted for
proof of income. - If you are unemployed and not receiving any income, are self-employed, paid in cash, or
receiving family support, a written Declaration of Income Statement will be needed as documentation. DIS Form Download (Press Here)
Current Electric Bill: Provide complete bill – You must submit a front and back copy of your electric bill
showing meter number and service address. If disconnect notice, provide disconnect electric bill and
previous bill statement.
Current Gas Bill: Provide complete bill – You must submit a front and back copy of your gas bill
showing meter number and service address.
Proof of citizenship or legal residency (Documentation for every household member is
required)- Birth certificate and ID or U.S. Passport or Certificate of Naturalization and ID or
Permanent resident card. If declaring children other than your own, a non-expired
notarized letter that proves you have custody over children will be required.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE PROCESSED CONTINGENT UPON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS & FEDERAL FUNDING