Economic and Employment Support (EES)
Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

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 2012 application period is January 18, 2012 through March 30, 2012.  Applications can be submitted online or by mail beginning January 18, 2012.

Follow this link to submit an online application. 

Paper applications will be available starting January 18, 2012.  LIEAP applicants from 2011 and December recipients of food, cash, and medical assistance will automatically receive a paper application in the mail at their home address.

Click here for a printable application for LIEAP.  Spanish

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:

1. An adult living at the address must be personally responsible for paying for heating costs incurred at the current residence, payable either to the landlord or to the fuel vendor.
   
2. Applicants must demonstrate a recent history of payments toward purchase of the primary heating energy.
   
3. 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:

Persons Living at the Address	2012 Maximum Allowable Monthly Income
1	$1,180
2	$1,594
3	$2,008
4	$2,422
5	$2,836
6	$3,249
7	$3,663
8	$4,077
9	$4,491
10	$4,905
11	$5,319
12	$5,732

+ add $414 for each additional person

Benefits

Benefit levels vary according to the following factors:

1. Household income
2. number of persons living at the address
3. type of dwelling
4. type of heating fuel
5. utility rates