Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
LIHEAP helps pay home heating costs. Households with the lowest incomes and highest energy costs receive the greatest benefit.
- Energy Assistance Program Income guidelines are based on 60% of the state median income.
- Size of grant is based on household size, income, fuel type and energy usage.
- Households with the lowest income and highest fuel costs receive the highest grants.
- Program is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Human Services and administered by the state Department of Commerce.
- Funds are available for renters and homeowners.
Program Benefits
- Provides direct payment to the energy supplier.
- Educates consumers about how to use home heating energy efficiently and safely.
- Advocates with energy suppliers and human service providers on behalf of consumers.
- Offers crisis help for utility disconnections and necessary fuel deliveries.
- Provides emergency heating system repair or replacement.
How to Apply
For information on how to apply,
click here.
Watch an Energy Assistance Application Tutorial here.
Eligibility Guidelines
Maximum eligible income*
To determine eligibility, the Minnesota Energy Assistance Program uses the past three months of household income prior to signing the application and/or last year's federal tax forms for self-employment income.
Maximum Energy Assistance Program Maximum Income Guidelines
From October 1, 2021 through May 31, 2022 EAP eligibility is based on the three most recent months of income
1
| $8,809
| $35,237
|
2 | $11,520
| $46,080
|
3 | $14,230
| $56,922
|
4 | $16,941
| $67,765
|
5 | $19,651
| $78,607
|
6 | $22,362
| $89,450
|
7 | $23,378
| $91,483
|
8 | $22,870
| $93,515
|
9 | $23,887
| $95,548 |
10 | $24,395
| $97,581
|
11 | $24,903
| $99,614
|
12 | $25,411
| $101,647
|
13 | $25,920
| $103,680
|
14 | $26,428
| $105,713
|
15 | $26,936
| $107,746
|
16 | $27,444
| $109,779
|
17 | $27,953
| $111,812
|
18 | $28,461
| $113,845
|
19 | $28,969
| $115,878
|
20 | $29,477
| $117,911
|
For additional household size income requirements, contact your community action office. To identify that telephone number, call our Customer Information Center at 612-372-4680 or toll-free at 1-800-729-6164.
Other Helpful Emergency Assistance Links