About Heating Assistance
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps Idaho families pay utility bills and weatherize their homes, and provides energy conservation education.
LIHEAP is provided by Community Action Agencies, serving every county in Idaho.
There are two types of heating assistance available: seasonal and crisis.
Seasonal heating assistance
Families meeting certain eligibility requirements will receive one payment that will be applied to their heating bills. Funding for this program is limited and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Criteria:
- Families must meet the income limits to receive LIHEAP benefits.
- Families with children under the age of six, elderly or disabled members can apply for services beginning in October. All other families can begin applying for services in November.
Benefit amount is determined using factors including:
- Household income
- Where you live in the state
- Who is in your family
- What you pay for services
Crisis heating assistance
Families meeting certain eligibility requirements will receive one payment that will be applied to their utility bill to prevent loss of service or help to restore services. Our goal is to help qualifying families resolve their crisis within 48 hours. Funding is limited and available year-round on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Weatherization assistance program
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) helps low-income individuals and families conserve energy, save money and increase the comfort of their