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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Run by DC Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE)

One-time help of $250 to $1,800 toward heating and cooling bills for income-eligible DC households, paid to the utility, plus emergency help after a disconnection. FY2027 applications are open by mail; the online portal is temporarily down for maintenance.

Open Checked Oct 27, 2026

Amounts

How much you get

A one-time regular benefit of $250 to $1,800 per fiscal year, set by household size, income, heating fuel and home type, and paid directly to the utility or fuel vendor. Households facing disconnection can get a separate crisis benefit.

Eligibility

Do I qualify?

You need to meet all 3 of these.

  • Your home is in DC.

  • Household income at or below the FY2027 limit, for example $121,200 for a household of 4.

    People in your homeIncome at or below
    1$63,024
    2$82,416
    3$101,808
    4$121,200
    5$140,592
    6$159,984

  • The crisis benefit requires an arrearage of $250 or more after the regular benefit, and a disconnected service or a fuel tank at 5% or less.

Applying

How to apply

Follow these steps.

  1. Apply by mail, or online once DOEE's portal is back.

    The online portal is temporarily down for maintenance. Apply only to DOEE; no other organization is authorized to take LIHEAP applications.

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  2. Or book an in-person appointment.

    Call 311 from November 10, 2026; appointments start November 17. No walk-ins.

  3. DOEE pays the benefit to your utility or fuel vendor.
What you'll need

  • Unexpired photo ID for the applicant

  • Recent Washington Gas

  • Pepco and DC Water bills

  • Proof of current income for all household members

  • Social Security cards for all household members

  • Disconnection notice (for emergency help)

Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailReceive Assistance With Your Utility Bills (LIHEAP) · DOEE FY27 LIHEAP Benefit Matrix (9/29/26)

Questions about applying202-737-4404

Stacking

Use it with

Getting LIHEAP qualifies you for AHEP, Solar for All and EMS. Apply for the Utility Discount Program too.

  • All of DC

    Utility Discount Program (UDP)

    Up to $962 a year

    Discounts of up to $475 a year on Pepco bills, up to $276 on winter Washington Gas bills and over $962 a year on DC Water bills for low-income DC residents. FY2027 applications are open by mail; the online portal is temporarily down for maintenance.

    Checked Oct 27, 2026

  • All of DC

    Affordable Home Electrification Program (AHEP)

    Work done at no cost

    Free whole-home switch from gas or oil to electric (heat pump, heat pump water heater, induction stove, heat pump dryer, thermostat) for DC homeowners and renters at or below 80% of area median income. DC's share of the federal Home Energy Rebates, including the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates, is spent through this program.

    Checked Oct 26, 2026

  • All of DC

    Solar for All

    Work done at no cost

    Free rooftop solar for income-qualified DC homeowners, or a community solar subscription for renters and condo residents that DCSEU says can cut the electric bill by 50%.

    Checked Oct 20, 2026

  • All of DC

    Emergency Mechanical Systems Replacement (EMS)

    Work done at no cost

    Free emergency repair or replacement of a broken furnace or boiler, central AC, water heater or chimney liner for DC households on LIHEAP, TANF, Section 8 or SSI.

    Checked Oct 20, 2026

Your address

Next steps

Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.

FAQ

Questions

How much does Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) pay?

Up to $1,800.

Is there an income limit?

Household income at or below the FY2027 limit, for example $121,200 for a household of 4.

Can I combine it with other rebates?

Yes, with Utility Discount Program (UDP), Affordable Home Electrification Program (AHEP), Solar for All and Emergency Mechanical Systems Replacement (EMS). See Use it with.

Is it still available?

Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.

References

Sources

This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.

  1. Receive Assistance With Your Utility Bills (LIHEAP)doee.dc.gov · Read Oct 27, 2026 · Re-checked weekly
  2. DOEE FY27 LIHEAP Benefit Matrix (9/29/26)doee.dc.gov · Read Oct 20, 2026 · Re-checked monthly

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