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.
The 2025 LIEAP application period will begin November 18, 2024, and end March 31, 2025, at 5 pm.
Learn more about LIEAP by reading through the Frequently Asked Questions - LIEAP Frequently Asked Questions
Other community resources that may be of assistance can be found here: EES Helping Organizations.
The following summary describes basic LIEAP eligibility provisions. Additional information may be obtained by calling 1-888-369-4777.
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.
- 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:
2025 Income Eligibility Guidelines
| Persons Living at the Address |
Maximum Gross
Monthly Income |
|---|
| 1 |
$1,882.50 |
| 2 |
$2,555.00 |
| 3 |
$3,227.50 |
| 4 |
$3,900.00 |
| 5 |
$4,572.50 |
| 6 |
$5,245.00 |
| 7 |
$5,917.50 |
| 8 |
$6,590.00 |
| +1 $672.50 for each additional person |
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