To qualify for LIHEAP, the applicant must have an income that falls within the program guidelines. Priority for service assistance is determined based on vulnerable household members. Higher priority may be granted if someone in your home is a senior citizen (60 years of age & older), a person with disabilities, a veteran, or a child under six years old. Additionally, a benefit will not be awarded to any applicant with a credit of $500 or more on their utility bill.
The availability of LIHEAP assistance is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. LIHEAP eligibility is limited to once in a 12-month period for a Regular LIHEAP benefit and once in a 12-month period for a Crisis LIHEAP benefit.
LIHEAP Maximum Household Income
| Household size |
Monthly Gross Income Limit |
| 1 |
$2,238 |
| 2 |
$2,926 |
| 3 |
$3,615 |
| 4 |
$4,303 |
| 5 |
$4,992 |
| 6 |
$5,681 |
| 7 |
$5,810 |
| 8 |
$5,939 |
| 9 |
$6,418 |
| 10 |
$7,008 |
| 11 |
$7,598 |
| 12 |
$8,188 |
| 13 |
$8,778 |
| 14 |
$9,368 |
| 15 |
$9,958 |
| 16 |
$10,548 |
| 17 |
$11,138 |
| Each additional over 17 |
Each additional $590 |
