Information about the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

To qualify, you must meet each of the following: 

• Be responsible for paying your home's heating and cooling costs
• Be a United States citizen or legal resident
• Have $3,000 or less in bank accounts, retirement accounts and investments
• Meet specific income guidelines 

You will need to reapply for LIHEAP each year even if you received funding last year.

Below are the documents you need to complete the application process:

• Current heating bill (natural gas, propane, electric, fuel oil, wood or kerosene)
• Current electric bill
• Copies of social security cards for all household members as well as their birth dates (if your household currently receives food stamps, only the social security numbers and birth dates are required)
• Copies of income documentation such as paystubs for the prior month, current award letters, pension statements, etc. (if your household currently receives food stamps, your income documentation is not required)
• A copy of your shut off notice if your account is in disconnect status

While you may not qualify for LIHEAP, there may be other assistance available. Call 211 for a list of agencies that may be able to help. 

In Alabama: Visit adeca.alabama.gov to find the community action agency for your area and start applying.

In Missouri: Visit mydss.mo.gov to apply online or print your application. Or, you can contact your local community action agency if you're not able to print your application.