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LIHEAP Weatherization (WX). *The administration of LIHEAP WX follows the Department of Energy rules for weatherization. The eligibility criteria for LIHEAP WX is 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.

B. Subgrantees are required to refer households with high energy bills to the weatherization program. WX funds are used to improve the conditions of eligible clients’ homes. The program is designed to reduce home heating and cooling costs by improving energy efficiency and ensuring health and safety. Priority is given to low-income elderly, disabled individuals and households with children five (5) or younger.

C. Program Operation Dates: LIHEAP is available year-round based on availability of funds. Clients are eligible to receive heating and cooling assistance regardless of season.

D. The State allocates ten percent (10%) of the total state allocation for administrative cost and ninety percent (90%) for program cost. Administrative cost refers to the cost of central executive functions that do not directly support a specific project or service. The Cost are incurred for common objectives that benefit multiple programs administered by the organization and are not readily assignable to a particular funding stream.

Source: Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4. Revised: January 2026

Rule 1.3 Manual Purpose.

The purpose of this manual is to provide program policy to clients, subgrantees and the public, in order to implement a range of services and activities having a measurable and potentially major impact on the causes of poverty in the State of Mississippi. This manual provides clear policies for implementing LIHEAP. Subgrantees must comply with the rules and guidelines set forth in this manual, and all applicable Federal and State laws, policies and procedures

MDHS reserves the right to alter any policy during emergencies such as natural disasters, pandemics, or other circumstances deemed appropriate by the DCS Division Director or the MDHS Executive Director.

Any questions regarding this policy should be submitted in writing to:

Mississippi Department of Human Services Director, Division of Community Services 200 South Lamar Street Jackson, Mississippi 39201

Source: 45 CFR 96.10; Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4. Revised: January 2026