Energy Assistance

LIHEAP: Low Income Home Energy Assistance

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides eligible households with a one-time benefit towards the utility used to provide heat in the home during the winter. This includes, but is not limited to gas, electric, wood, propane and oil. This program is available depending on funding availability.

Household eligibility is based on income and benefit amounts are determined by the household’s historical energy usage.

The LIHEAP income guidelines below are effective starting September 1, 2011.

IDAHO LIHEAP Program Year 2011-2012 Please check back for income guidelines for Idaho as they have not been yet released.

 

WASHINGTON LIHEAP Program Year 2011-2012 Please note that 20% is deducted from salaries and wages and 10% is deducted from unemployment and retirement benefits. This increases the guidelines for persons with income from the aforementioned sources.
Family Size	Monthly Income Limit	3-Month Income Limit
1	$1,134	$3,402
2	$1,532	$4,596
3	$1,930	$5,790
4	$2,328	$6,984
5	$2,726	$8,178
6	$3,124	$9,372
7	$3,522	$10,566
8	$3,920	$11,760
9	$4,318	$12,954
10	$4,716	$14,148

 

Applicants to the LIHEAP program must provide the following information at the time of their application:

• Names/birth dates for all household members
• Proof of social security numbers for all household members
• Heating energy vendor name/account number (utility bill)
• Verification of residence address (utility bill)
• Income verification for the previous 3 months (check stubs, SS/SSI award letters, etc)