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
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The 2022 LIEAP application period has ended. Information regarding the next application period will be provided when it is available. If you have questions about your current application, call 1.800..432.0043.
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 150% of the federal poverty level according to the guidelines listed below:
2022 Income Eligibility Guidelines
| Persons Living at the Address |
Maximum Gross
Monthly Income |
|---|
| 1 |
$1,610 |
| 2 |
$2,178 |
| 3 |
$2,745 |
| 4 |
$3,313 |
| 5 |
$3,880 |
| 6 |
$4,448 |
| 7 |
$5,015 |
| 8 |
$5,583 |
| 9 |
$6,150 |
| 10 |
$6,718 |
| 11 |
$7,285 |
| 12 |
$7,853 |
| 13 |
$8,420 |
| 14 |
$8,988 |
| +1 $568 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