Benefits & programs · Housing & energy

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)

Run by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, run through states, tribes, and territories

What it is

LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps households with low income pay their home heating and cooling bills. It can also help during an energy crisis and with some weatherization or energy-related repairs.

What it may help with

may help with home heating and cooling bills and avoiding energy shut-offs.

The official page

Only the program itself can tell you if your family qualifies — eligibility often depends on income, care needs, and your state.

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This is a plain-language summary of a public program, not advice and not a promise that you qualify. Programs change; confirm current details and eligibility on the official page above or with a benefits counselor.