Utility Assistance

Energy Assistance

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally-funded program that assists low income households with their heating and cooling needs, while helping protect the health and safety of the household. 

SPECIAL NOTICE

*The 2025 LIHEAP funding has been fully used. Applications are no longer being accepted. Please continue checking our website, or our voicemail message, for updates. Thank you.

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*Los fondos de ayuda LIHEAP de 2025 se han agotado en su totalidad, ya no se aceptan solicitudes. Por favor continúe revisando nuestro sitio web o mensaje de correo de voz para obtener actualizacions. Gracias.

 

Who is Eligible?

Priority for services are given to those households with the highest energy burden, while taking into consideration vulnerable populations such as elderly, disabled, and families with young children. Applicants must meet income guidelines.

  

Types of Assistance Available?
 

• Bill Payment Assistance: Assistance is available based on household income and size, energy cost.

 

• Energy Crisis Assistance: Assistance is available to households that are in a crisis situation; such as receiving a 48-hour disconnect notice, or service termination by a utility company. The amount of assistance is based on the applicant’s energy bill, but cannot exceed more than $1,500.​

 

• Weatherization Assistance: The weatherization program provides services designed to reduce heating and cooling costs and improve the energy efficiency of a home, while safeguarding the health and safety of the household. The program is available regardless of whether applicants own or rent, live in a house, apartment, or a mobile home.

 

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How do I Apply?

To start the application process or be referred to Weatherization Program, please click Apply for Services.

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