It’s expensive these days to heat or cool your home. Scorching summers, freezing winters, and gas and electric prices that seem to go up and up – many of us are struggling.
But did you know that the government may be able to help?
LIHEAP (the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) is a federal program that helps low-income households across the U.S. with their heating and cooling needs. It can help with paying monthly bills, but can also help you weatherize your home, make energy-efficient upgrades, and more.
Learn more at the LIHEAP Clearinghouse: liheapch.acf.hhs.gov/search-tool.
The Trump administration has fired all of the LIHEAP staff in a recent move to cut programs that millions of working people depend on. Congress already granted the money, and the programs should be administered at the local level, so although the staff is gone – you still have a right to access the support you need. You deserve a break on these energy prices, so get your application in while you still can!
DO I QUALIFY?
Find out if you qualify for assistance today at liheapch.acf.hhs.gov/eligibility-tool. You’ll need to know your household size and your monthly wages.
GET IN CONTACT
To get enrolled in LIHEAP, you will need to get in contact:
- Search for a local agency: Visit liheapch.acf.hhs.gov/search-tool/state-territory/.
- Phone: Call the Energy Assistance Hotline at 1-866-674-6327
- Email: Email the hotline at [email protected] and include your city, county, and state.
I NEED MORE HELP
If your energy bills are always too high, think about getting help from the Weatherization Assistance Program to make improvements to your home. Visit energy.gov/scep/wap/how-apply-weatherization-assistance for more information.
THE FIGHT AHEAD
The future of LIHEAP is unclear, but we’re not giving up the fight! Health and Human Services has proven that we can’t depend on them to support our communities. You work hard every day, and we know that you deserve an economy that is fair and will allow you to build the future you want.
Many of the programs that help working families could face changes or even total shutdowns in the months ahead. Working America will be joining our allies in advocating for a fair economy and a government that gives working families what they deserve. Our strength comes from you – our members. Only by acting together can we fight back against the greedy corporations and their friends.
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We know that these are uncertain times, and many of us are concerned about the future. Go to workingamerica.org/gethelp for more guides and tips on navigating the economy and preparing for the unknown.