The LIHEAP program is designed to help customers who qualify based on income and number of people in the home for a one-time payment that is paid directly to their utility companies. In some cases, if there is funding available the program may be able to help with a shut off notice or propane costs if the tank is below 25%. If your furnace is non-working and you own or are buying your home, we may also be able to assist you.
The LIHEAP Program will start on October 1, 2026 and end on August 13, 2027 or until funds run out. To make a LiHeap Appointment on-line click here.
The program will begin taking appointments on September 21, 2026 for seniors, those who receive disability income, families with children under the age of five years and households that are disconnected from their utilities, have a disconnection notice or have less than 25% in their propane tank can start applying for assistance. If you make an appointment for the priority month and do not meet the guidelines, you will be rescheduled.
All other income eligible households can start applying November 1, 2026.
To apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Make an appointment by clicking here to meet with one of our LIHEAP Staff Members.
Provide the following required documents:
Social Security cards for everyone in the household.
Current/valid Photo ID of anyone 18 years old or older that lives in the household
30-day income. - Can be current social security letter, bank statement, paycheck stubs, and retirement income. This includes social security income for any child in the home. If no income, you must fill out completely the Zero Income Form; sign and date if for anyone 18 years old or older.
Current utility bills for gas / electric / propane
Public Aid printout showing TANF and/or SNAP amounts.
to meet with one of our LiHeap Staff Members.
- Provide the following required documents:
- Social Security cards for everyone in the household.
- Current/valid Photo ID of anyone 18 years old or older that lives in the household
- 30-day income. - Can be current social security letter, bank statement, paycheck stubs, and retirement income. This includes social security income for any child in the home. If no income, you must fill out completely the Zero Income Form; sign and date if for anyone 18 years old or older.
- Current utility bills for gas / electric / propane
- Public Aid printout showing TANF and/or SNAP amounts.
- We need a complete file before we can start the potential funding process.
- Final eligibility for LiHeap is determined by the documents you provide.
- Payment is made directly to the utility.
This table represents the total amount of income you can have and qualify for the Liheap Program.
LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
2026 INCOME GUIDELINES
For the 2027 Program Year
(FOR STATE LIHEAP &PIPP APPLICATIONS)
|
Family
Size
|
300% FPL
30 Day Income
|
300% FPL
Annual Income
|
|
1
|
$ 3,990
|
$ 47,880
|
|
2
|
$ 5,410
|
$ 64,920
|
|
3
|
$ 6,830
|
$ 81,960
|
|
4
|
$ 8,250
|
$ 99,000
|
|
5
|
$ 9,670
|
$ 116,040
|
|
6
|
$ 11,090
|
$ 133,080
|
|
7
|
$ 12,510
|
$ 150,120
|
|
8
|
$ 13,930
|
$ 167,160
|
|
9
|
$ 15,350
|
$ 184,200
|
|
10
|
$ 16,770
|
$ 201,240
|
|
11
|
$ 18,190
|
$ 218,280
|
|
12
|
$ 19,610
|
$ 235,320
|
|
13
|
$ 21,030
|
$ 252,360
|
|
14
|
$ 22,450
|
$ 269,400
|
|
15
|
$ 23,870
|
$ 286,440
|
|
16
|
$ 25,290
|
$ 303,480
|
|
17
|
$ 26,710
|
$ 320,520
|
|
18
|
$ 28,130
|
$ 337,560
|
For families with more than 18 persons, add $1,420 for each additional person. $17,040
These figures are based on the 2026 Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) published in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in the Federal Register/Volume 91/Number 10/January 15, 2026. The Department will utilize 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines as the highest income eligibility for State funded LIHEAP and PIPP households, per the Public Utilities Act amendment of May 2026.
LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
2026 INCOME GUIDELINES
For the 2027 Program Year
(FOR HHS LIHEAP APPLICATIONS)
|
Family
Size
|
60% SMI
30 Day Income
|
60% SMI
Annual Income
|
|
1
|
$ 3,441
|
$ 41,290
|
|
2
|
$ 4,500
|
$53,995 |
|
3
|
$ 5,558
|
$ 66,700
|
|
4
|
$ 6,617
|
$ 79,405
|
|
5
|
$ 7,676
|
$ 92,109
|
|
6
|
$ 8,735
|
$ 104,814
|
|
7
|
$ 8,933
|
$ 107,196
|
|
8
|
$ 9,132
|
$ 109,578
|
|
9
|
$ 9,330
|
$ 111,961
|
|
10
|
$ 9,529
|
$ 114,343
|
|
11
|
$ 9,727
|
$ 116,725
|
|
12
|
$ 9,926
|
$ 119,107
|
|
13
|
$ 10,515
|
$ 126,180
|
|
14
|
$ 11,225
|
$ 134,700
|
|
15
|
$ 11,935
|
$ 143,220
|
|
16
|
$ 12,645
|
$ 151,740
|
|
17
|
$ 13,355
|
$ 160,260
|
|
18
|
$ 14,065
|
$ 168,780
|
For families with more than 18 persons, add $710 for each additional person. $8,520
These figures are based on the 2026 Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) published in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in the Federal Register/Volume 91/Number 10/January 15, 2026. Given that HHS allows 150% of FPG or 60% of State Median Income (SMI), where 150% of FPG is lower than 60% of SMI the program will be using 60% of SMI as our highest category. For households larger than 12 members, the 150% will be set as the maximum income eligibility criteria. The state reserves the right to adjust these levels based on the availability of federal appropriations