Get Help Paying Your Utilities

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Crisis Program helps Idaho families keep their homes heated. 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.

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Call: To apply for services or to determine eligibility for LIHEAP, contact the LIHEAP agency providing this program in your area.

Eligibility

In order to qualify for LIHEAP Crisis Utility Assistance, a family must meet all of the following eligibility requirements:

Live in Idaho
One household member must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident
Show proof of identity
Provide proof of utility expense
Meet certain income guidelines
Have not received a Crisis Assistance benefit payment in the last 12 month period

Families must also meet one of the following requirements:

Is at risk of disconnection of utility services or had their utility services disconnected
Has a utility bill with a past due balance or owed arrearages
Has less than 48 hours of bulk fuel

Families who currently are receiving SNAP benefits automatically meet the eligibility requirements for LIHEAP Heating Assistance.

Household Size	Annual Income Limit
Maximum Annual Income Limits Crisis Utility Assistance
1	$21,940
2	$28,691
3	$35,442
4	$42,193
5	$48,944
6	$55,695
7	$56,961
8	$58,227
Each Additional Member	(+)

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