South Carolina Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

Program Description
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides Direct Assistance for Heating and Cooling; Emergency Crisis Assistance Program (ECAP) for Heating and Cooling; and Supplemental Funding for the Low-Income Weatherization Program (WAP). LIHEAP is a Federal emergency assistance block grant funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of South Carolina, you must need financial assistance for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $13,965 if one person lives in the household; $18,735 if two people live in the household; $23,505 if three people live in the household; $28,275 if four people live in the household; $33,045 if five people live in the household; $37,815 if six people live in the household, or $42,585 if seven people live in the household. For larger households, add $4,770 for each additional person in the home.

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

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