Louisiana Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

Program Description
Energy costs significantly influence the affordability of housing for everyone, often impacting the basic subsistence requirements of a household. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides eligible households with assistance in meeting their monthly utility bills. Priority is given those who may be elderly, disabled, have families with children, and/or have the highest energy consumption.

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Louisiana, you must need financial assistance for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $16,317 if one person lives in the household; $21,338 if two people live in the household; $26,358 if three people live in the household; $31,379 if four people live in the household; $36,400 if five people live in the household; $41,420 if six people live in the household.
For family sizes greater than six persons, add 3 percent for each additional family member and multiply the new percentage by the 60% of the State's estimated median income for a 4-person family.

Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

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