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.
LIEAP Frequently Asked Questions
The 2021 LIEAP application period is from Monday, January 4, 2021, through Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Applications must be received prior to 5:00 PM, March
31, 2021.
- Print application available December 14, 2020.
- Online application available January 4, 2021.
The following summary describes basic LIEAP eligibility provisions. Additional information may be obtained by calling 1-800-432-0043.
Persons Eligible
In order to qualify, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- 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.
- Applicants 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 130% of the federal poverty level according to the guidelines listed below:
2021 Income Eligibility Guidelines
| Persons Living at the Address |
Maximum Gross
Monthly Income |
|---|
| 1 |
$1,383 |
| 2 |
$1,868 |
| 3 |
$2,353 |
| 4 |
$2,839 |
| 5 |
$3,324 |
| 6 |
$3,809 |
| 7 |
$4,295 |
| 8 |
$4,780 |
| 9 |
$5,265 |
| 10 |
$5,751 |
| 11 |
$6,236 |
| 12 |
$6,721 |
| +1 $486 for each additional person |
| |
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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