Energy Bill Help: LIHEAP Guide

Unofficial guide. Not affiliated with any government agency.

Energy Bill Help is a simple guide to LIHEAP and other energy assistance in your state. Pick your state to see when heating help opens, who can apply earlier, and where to apply. Turn on reminders so you don't miss the date.

We don't take applications. You always apply on your state's official site or by phone.

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WHAT YOU'LL FIND FOR YOUR STATE

LIHEAP: help paying heating & electric bills
• Status at a glance: Open now, Opens (date), Closing soon, Funds may run out, Closed
• Dates for regular help, crisis help and winter shutoff protection
• Who can apply, including groups that can apply earlier
• Monthly income limits by household size
• Documents to have ready, plus the official apply link and phone number

Free home weatherization
• Insulation, sealing and furnace repair for eligible homes
• Your state's weatherization agency, link and phone number

Utility discount programs
• Lower rates or bill credits from large electric and gas companies in your state
• Tip: call your utility and ask about low-income rates

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GOT A SHUTOFF NOTICE?

One tap shows your state's crisis help and winter shutoff protection, with the official link and phone number.

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REMINDERS BEFORE HELP OPENS

In some states, certain groups can apply earlier. Pick any that describe your home (optional):
• 60 or older
• Have a disability
• Child under 6
• Got a shutoff notice

We remind you a few days before applications open, on the day they open, and before they close. We also tell you when a date changes or funds run low. Reminders are made on your phone.

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STATES COVERED

Opening and closing reminders: New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ohio, New Jersey, Illinois, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Minnesota, Missouri and Georgia.

Information and change alerts: California, Texas and Florida.

Your state's program may go by another name, like HEAP, WHEAP, CEAP, ECIP, the Winter Crisis Program, State Emergency Relief or the Home Heating Credit.

More states are coming. If your state isn't covered yet, the app links you to official sites that show where to apply.

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DATES YOU CAN CHECK

• Every date shows its source and the day we last checked it
• Dates that aren't announced yet are marked "Expected"
• Dates are updated without an app update
• Always confirm on the official site before you apply

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YOUR PRIVACY

• No account needed
• We never ask for your name, address or Social Security number
• Your state, groups and settings stay on your phone
• Free to use, supported by ads

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LANGUAGES

English, Español

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OFFICIAL SOURCES

• About LIHEAP: https://acf.gov/ocs/programs/liheap
• Find your local LIHEAP office: https://liheapch.acf.gov/search-tool
• Help with energy bills (USA.gov): https://www.usa.gov/help-with-energy-bills
Each state's official apply page is linked inside the app.

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CONTACT

Found a wrong date or have an idea? Email us:
• Email: jinhom6225@insightmyung.com
• Privacy policy: https://www.insightmyung.com/privacy-policy/liheapalert

Energy Bill Help is made by Insight&Myung, an independent developer. It is not a government app and is not connected to any federal or state agency.