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ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP)
Summarized Eligibility Requirements Effective October 1, 2024 – February 16, 2025
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is federally funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. Funds are allocated to Community Action Agencies based on poverty level percentages for the counties in the agency’s catchment area. At the county level, your Community Action Agency or other designated local agency will be responsible for program administration.
The amount of energy assistance that a household can receive depends on the amount of available federal funds, gross household income, family size, and the type of fuel used to heat/cool the home. You will be responsible to pay any remaining balance of your energy bill after the State makes a payment on your behalf.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Applicants that provide the required information to their local agency and meet the following maximum monthly gross income:
1 person $1,883 6 person $5,245 11 person $8,608 2 person $2,555 7 person $5,918 12 person $9,280 3 person $3,228 8 person $6,590 13 person $9,953 4 person $3,900 9 person $7,263 14 person $10,625 5 person $4,573 10 person $7,935 15 person $11,298
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: In order to receive assistance under this program, a household must also:
1. Live in Alabama and be a U. S. citizen or qualified alien. Check with your local agency concerning eligibility for qualified and non-qualified aliens.
2. Provide information so your local agency can determine if you are eligible for assistance.
3. Provide proof of income for all current household members for the month prior to application. If a household member claims zero income that cannot be verified by a governmental agency, the Declaration of Household Income form must be completed.
4. Furnish Social Security cards for all household members and photo ID for person applying. If
mailing your application, do not mail original social security cards or photo IDs; please send a
photocopy.
5. Furnish a recent heating/cooling bill which includes your customer account number. Bill must be in the name of the head of household or spouse.