The Low Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program that provides eligible households with financial help to pay for energy costs.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program that provides eligible households with financial help to pay for energy costs. LIHEAP can help you pay your energy bills and may provide emergency services, such as emergency lodging, central air replacement and repairs and window air conditioners.
- Be an Illinois resident
- Be a U.S. citizen or be legally admitted for permanent residence
- Live in the household, be responsible for paying the utility bill, must be over 18 and included on the application
- Have $3000 or less in bank accounts, investments or retirement accounts
- Meet specific income guidelines – see income chart
- For more information about the program, visit the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity website.
For more information about requirements or how to apply, contact the Contracted Agency in your area. Use our agency finder tool to find a participating agency, or view the participating agencies list.
To qualify for the LIHEAP program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a Missouri resident
- Be a U.S. citizen or be legally admitted for permanent residence
- Live in the household, be responsible for paying the utility bill, must be over 18 and included on the application
- Have $3000 or less in bank accounts, investments or retirement accounts
- Meet specific income guidelines – see income chart
For additional information, visit Mydss.mo.gov.
To apply, download and complete the program application. Then take or send the completed application to an eligible agency. Use our agency finder to connect with a participating agency.