The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps keep families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist families with energy costs. LIHEAP provides federally funded assistance to reduce the costs associated with home energy bills, energy crises, weatherization, and minor energy-related home repairs.
LIHEAP can help you stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer through programs that reduce the risk of health and safety problems that arise from unsafe heating and cooling situations and practices.
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LIHEAP Cooling Assistance
LIHEAP funds are used to provide cooling assistance to eligible low income households; and to keep households safe and cool by providing benefits with bill payments, prevention and restoration of cooling, and repair, or replace cooling equipment. In some instances, financial assistance is provided for portable and window air conditioner. Funds may also assist with heat pumps that assist with cooling and evaporative (swamp) coolers for households located in low humidity areas.
Mitigating Heat Stress for Vulnerable Populations
On August 12, 2022, A Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) 2022-17 was issued on Mitigating Heat Stress for Vulnerable Populations. This DCL also includes the Information Memorandum (IM) 2022-06 on Heat Stress Flexibilities and Resources and LIHEAP and Extreme Heat Stress Geographic Information System (GIS) Dashboard Visit disclaimer page. The Dashboard provides information on the progression of extreme heat over time, the health impacts of extreme heat, and visualizations on how LIHEAP can alleviate extreme heat stress for vulnerable populations.
Need Help Finding Assistance?
For information on how to apply for energy assistance, please visit Energyhelp.us Visit disclaimer page.
This site is available in English, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. Video information and spotlights are available in English, Spanish, and Mandarin.
For information about the variation that exists among the LIHEAP Grant Recipients in the operation of their programs, please visit the LIHEAP Clearinghouse site Visit disclaimer page.
Notice: The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) does not provide direct grants to individuals; LIHEAP does not charge a fee for receiving a benefit. If you receive a message offering you a LIHEAP grant or requesting a fee, please contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Fraud Hotline at 1-800-447-8477. For more information, please visit the Grant Fraud and Scams Visit disclaimer page.
HHS, Administration For Children and Families
Office of Community Services, Division of Energy Assistance
Mary E. Switzer Building, 5th Floor West
330 C Street, SW
Washington, D.C. 20201
Phone Number: (202) 401-9351
Fax Number: (202) 401-5661
Staff Contacts, Division of Energy Assistance