Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is sponsored by State of Rhode Island. Provides financial assistance to eligible low-income households to help with heating costs, including oil and propane.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) | RI Department of Human Services The DHS Call Center has been experiencing higher-than-normal call volume during regular business days. Customers are also able to manage their case through the Customer Portal ( healthyrhode. ri.

gov ) or HealthyRhode Mobile App. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience. SNAP Eat Well, Be Well Pilot Program Update The SNAP Eat Well, Be Well (EWBW) Pilot Rewards Program will end June 30, 2026.

For more information about EWBW, please visit: eatwellbewellri. com . Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) LIHEAP Application Period has Closed The LIHEAP heating assistance application period closed on April 15, 2026, and applications are no longer being accepted.

The program is expected to reopen for the next season on October 1. Please contact the community action agency serving your area to find out about other assistance. LIHEAP helps eligible low-income households pay their heating bills through federal grants to the household.

There are two components to this program. Heating Assistance : A grant to assist a household in meeting heating costs. The grant may be paid to either a heating fuel vendor or utility company, or in a few cases, directly to the applicant.

Crisis Assistance : A grant to help resolve a home heating crisis caused by a heat shut-off because of failure to pay a regulated energy bill, the inability to pay for deliverable fuel, or the failure of a heating system that is not repairable. Reporting Fraud: Fraud occurs when a person makes false statements and/or misrepresents facts or circumstances to the Rhode Island Department of Human Services to receive benefits illegally.

For examples of fraud, click here . If you suspect fraud is occurring, report online and fill out a Office of Internal Audit Fraud Complaint Form or by calling the Fraud Unit at (401) 574-8175. LIHEAP Eligibility & How to Apply Learn about eligibility for heating assistance and how to apply here .

Find helpful resources and forms here .