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Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is sponsored by Florida Department of Commerce (administered by local community action agencies). LIHEAP provides federally funded assistance to low-income households to help manage costs associated with heating and cooling bills, prevent utility disconnections, and assist with deposits for beginning utility service.
It offers both regular home energy benefits and crisis benefits for situations like shut-off notices. The program is not designed to pay total energy costs but to provide supplemental assistance.
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The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program that helps income-qualified families with home heating and cooling costs. FloridaCommerce administers LIHEAP and allocates funding directly to a network of community action agencies, also known as local agency providers, located throughout the state of Florida. Program benefits vary greatly from state to state.
Qualifying in another state does **not** guarantee that you will automatically be able to qualify or receive the same level of assistance in Florida. * Depending on the funds available in your county, you may be able to apply for assistance multiple times a year, but not every month. * LIHEAP may help pay your natural gas or propane bill only in the winter, if you use gas or propane as your primary source to heat your home.
If gas or propane is used only for purposes other than heating, such as hot water or cooking, the program cannot pay the bill. * The program cannot pay for water, sewer or telephone services. * Your local LIHEAP provider makes the payments directly to your utility company on your behalf.
FloridaCommerce is the state administrator for LIHEAP and FloridaCommerce's role includes: * Applying for funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. * Distributing funding in the form of grants to local agency providers, which are either nonprofit agencies or local governments. * Monitoring local agency providers to ensure that they administer the funding in compliance with state and federal laws and rules.
* Providing technical assistance to local agency providers to help them comply with state and federal requirements. ### **Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program State Plan** LIHEAP DRAFT State Plan FFY 2025-2026 #### **Who is eligible? ** You may be eligible if you meet the following requirements: * Have a total income no more than 60% of the Florida State Median Income or 150% of Federal Poverty Level.
* Be responsible for paying your home heating or cooling bills. * Be a resident of Florida. * Be a U.S. Citizen, qualified alien or permanent resident of the U.S. ##### **Household Income Limits** You may qualify for help if your total household income does **not** exceed the household income limits listed below.
##### **How to Receive an Application and How to Apply for Assistance** 1. Call your local LIHEAP provider. These agencies employ caseworkers who are knowledgeable about various programs and who specialize in providing guidance and assistance to citizens.
Please be aware that the phone number may be busy: * All local agencies are receiving a very high call volume with requests for assistance. They are answering and returning calls as quickly as possible. * Please be patient and keep trying to contact the local LIHEAP agency.
* Please be aware that many local agencies take calls only during specific hours of operation.
##### **Required Documentation to Apply** * Most recent home energy bill * Final Utility Termination Notice * Proof of income (paycheck stubs and dividends or other proof that shows your current gross income) for all members of your household * Photo identification of the applicant * Social security cards (or numbers) of all household members * Proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residence ##### **How to Appeal If You Have Been Denied Assistance** Contact the local agency provider to find out how to appeal.
##### **Complaint About a Local Agency Provider or a Local Agency Provider Employee** If you have applied and qualified for assistance, but the local provider agency has not paid your bill, you need to contact the local LIHEAP agency to find out why. All complaints must be directed to the supervisor or Executive Director of the local LIHEAP provider.
##### **Urgent / Life Threatening Emergency Situation (for example, power is disconnected or is about to be disconnected and the resident has a disability or is a senior citizen)** * Call 9-1-1 if the situation is a life-threatening emergency. * Call 2-1-1 to find out what other agencies may be able to assist you.
##### **Related Links - Other Programs and Agencies Offering Services** * Florida Department of Elder Affairs * Aging and Disability Resource Centers * Elder Helpline: 1-800-963-5337 * Florida Housing Finance Corporation * Florida Power and Light - Helping our Customers in Need * Florida Public Service Commission - Lifeline Assistance - Discount Phone Service * Mortgage Assistance Program (Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development) * Access Florida Information Line: 1-866-762-2237
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants must have a total household income of no more than 60% of the Florida State Median Income (or 150% of Federal Poverty Guideline for 10+ household members). Priority is often given to households with children under 5, seniors, and disabled individuals. Applicants must provide a copy of their energy bill. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (e.g., $200-$700 for regular assistance, up to $2,000 for crisis assistance in FY 2026). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is funded by Florida Department of Commerce (administered by local community action agencies). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Florida. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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