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The County Office / Low Income Energy Assistance / District of Columbia

Apply for LIHEAP Assistance in District of Columbia

Administrator Contact Info

  • Department of Energy & Environment
  • 1200 First Street, NE 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20002
  • 202-535-2600

About The Program

LIHEAP
LIHEAP aids eligible District households with heating/cooling costs, offering bill assistance from $250 to $1,800 based on factors like income, household size, heating source, and dwelling type. Application starts from Oct. 1 Apply Online >

Eligibility Criteria

You can qualify for a home energy benefits if your overall household earnings fall within 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or you qualify through specific government programs, refer to the list for eligibility criteria and income thresholds.

  • Program-Based Eligibility

    • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps/Food Assistance)
    • Medicaid / Medi-Cal
    • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
    • Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA) or Section 8
    • Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit

  • Income-Based Qualifications

    • Your household income is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. (For 48 States, DC, Territories, find details below.)
    • 1-Person Household: $20,331
    • 2-Person Household: $27,594
    • 3-Person Household: $34,857
    • 4-Person Household: $42,120

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