Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is sponsored by Montana State University. Assists low-income households with heating bills, home appliance repairs, and emergency assistance during the heating season (Oct 1 - Apr 30).

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Montana Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program You may apply for assistance at any time during the year by contacting the local eligibility office or Tribal LIHEAP office serving your community. Click on "local eligibility office" to access phone numbers. The State of Montana, through the Department of Public Health and Human Services, offers two programs aimed at helping eligible Montanans.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) pays part of winter energy bills and may be able to assist with furnace emergencies for eligible people. The Weatherization Assistance Program helps participants to improve the heating efficiency of their homes and thus reduce their energy consumption. To apply for assistance, Montanans can submit a combined LIHEAP and Weatherization application .

The application can be completed online but must be printed and delivered or mailed to the local eligibility office listed on the last page of the application. See the Income and Resource Guidelines below to see the limits based on family size and income.

You may apply for LIHEAP during the heating season, which is October 1 through April 30 of each year, by contacting the local eligibility office or Tribal LIHEAP office serving your community. You may apply Weatherization assistance at any time during the year by contacting the local eligibility office or Tribal LIHEAP office serving your community.

Local Eligibility Offices Eligibility for assistance is based on your income and resource limits. Both homeowners and renters may apply for these programs. If your household receives benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, you may qualify automatically for assistance.

Income and Resource Guidelines Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Weatherization Programs LIHEAP and CRF Upper Income Limits* Weatherization Upper Limits *LIHEAP and CRF Upper limit amounts: Number in HH one (1) through eight (8) = 60% of the state median income. Number in HH ten (10) and greater = 150% of the poverty threshold.

Households at 150 percent of HHS poverty guidelines with more than ten (10) members add $8,250 for each additional member. Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Weatherization Program Non-Business Resources include, but are not limited to: cash on hand, savings, checking account, CD's, stocks, and rental properties. Add an additional $1,502 for each member up to $31,524 maximum per household.

LIHEAP Benefit Award Matrix Single Family Base Benefit Multi Family Base Benefit Non-Traditional Dwelling Base Benefit More Energy Assistance Ideas For more ideas about how you can 1) lower your living expenses by conserving energy, 2) get help paying your energy bills, or 3) qualify for an energy tax credit.

To help you with weatherization strategies-many of which you can do yourself-the HRDCs and the Montana State University Extension Service offer many resources.

Contact your HRDC or MSU Extension Office for brochures on these topics: Top Ten Home Energy Saving Tips Air Sealing - Keep Heat Where it Belongs Energy-Efficient Lighting Insulating Side Walls of Existing Homes Floor and Foundation Insulation Gas Appliances and Your Health How You Can Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Energy Tips for Mobile Homes Power Bill's Home Energy Activities This website is supported by Grant Number 2601MTLIEA from the Office of Community Services, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided).

The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Community Services, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Human and Community Services Division 2021 N Montana Ave. PO Box 202925 Helena, MT.

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