Overview

• LIHEAP is federally funded through HHS but administered by states, covering electricity, gas, and heating or cooling costs for low-income households.
• Residents can apply online through state sites such as those for Illinois, Florida, Missouri, New Jersey, California, Ohio, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania.
• Typical applications require photo ID, recent household income proof, current utility bills, and evidence of residence.
• Immigrants can access LIHEAP, WAP, and Lifeline if they meet each program’s income and residency criteria.
• Some reports cite unusually high maximum awards in select states, though these figures should be confirmed on official state agency pages.