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LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)
Program provides help with energy needs including heating and cooling assistance, energy crisis intervention, low-cost residential weatherization and other energy-related home repair.

Who Qualifies?
•  Households that meet income guidelines
•  No citizenship or immigrant requirements

Income and Resource Limits
Resources are not counted.  Income must be within the limits listed below.

How to Apply
Contact the Community Action Program that serves the applicant's city or town, click here to go to their website.

For other Energy Assistance Programs available contact the Department of Energy, click here to visit their website.

LIHEAP Income Guidelines (November 1, 2011- March 31, 2012)

 Household Size

Annual Income Limit

 1

$27,353

 2

$35,769

 3

 $44,185

 4

 $52,601

 5

 $61,018

 6

 $69,434


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