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Energy Assistance Programs

We offer programs to help eligible low-income households with their immediate energy needs.

Do you need help paying your heating, cooling and other energy bills? We offer programs to help eligible low-income households with their immediate energy needs

Select an assistance program from the options below:

Does My Household Qualify?

Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

  • One U.S. citizen or legal resident.

  • Income below 130% of Federal Poverty Level (see annual income guidelines below).

  • Responsible for energy bills.

  • You DO NOT have to be behind on your power or natural gas bill for assistance. ​

Crisis Intervention Program (CIP)

  • One U.S. citizen or legal resident.

  • Income below 150% of Federal Poverty Level (See annual income guidelines below).

  • Responsible for energy bills.

  • Household must be in a heating or cooling related emergency.

Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)

  • One U.S. citizen or legal resident.

  • Income equal to or below 150% of Federal Poverty Level (See annual income guidelines below).

  • Responsible for paying water bills.

  • Household must have water or wastewater services that are disconnected, in jeopardy of being disconnected or have a current outstanding bill.

Annual Income Guidelines

Household SizeCIP and LIHWAP Income Guidelines 150% of Federal Poverty
MonthlyYearly
1$1,699$20,388
2$2,289$27,468
3$2,879$34,548
4$3,469$41,628
Family SizeLIEAP Household Income Guidelines 130% of Federal Poverty
MonthlyYearly
1$1,472$17,664
2$1,984$23,808
3$2,495$29,940
4$3,006$36,072

Apply for Assistance

You can apply for assistance using the options below: