Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What is LIHEAP?
Answer: LIHEAP stands for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and is administered by the Community Action Agencies of Idaho to assist low-income households to help pay energy expenses. There are three main components to the LIHEAP program:
- Cash for the payment of home heating costs
- Crisis relief for emergency situations such as: running out of fuel, or the impending or actual termination of electric or gas service
- Repair or replacement of a heating system and other long-term weatherization solutions which are operated through the Department of Community and Economic Development
Question: Do I have to own a home to qualify for LIHEAP?
Answer: No, to qualify you may either rent or own your home.
Question: Do I need to have an unpaid heating bill and be on public assistance to apply?
Answer: No, you don’t need to have an unpaid heating bill, nor be on public assistance to apply for LIHEAP.
Question: Who is eligible?
Answer: Homeowners and renters who are on low or fixed incomes and whose yearly income before taxes is equal to or less than:
Question: How do I Apply?
Answer: To apply for LIHEAP contact your local Community Action Agency
Question: What do I need to apply?
Answer: You will need to supply the following information:
- Names of people in your household
- Dates of birth for all household members
- Social Security Numbers for all household members
- Proof of income for members
- A recent heating bill