LIHEAP assists low-income households that pay a high portion of their income to meet their energy needs, and provides one-time financial assistance to help balance an eligible household's utility bill.
Eligibility:
Varies, depending on sources of income and other factors.
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Important HEAP Information:
-- Applications for HEAP are accepted by APPOINTMENT ONLY. To make an appointment, please call 530-621-6150. Tahoe Basin Residents, please contact 530-573-3490 for program updates. COVID-19 Directives may affect appointment status. Please call 530-621-6150 for more information.
-- Applicants must meet MINIMUM POINT THRESHOLD eligibility under the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Priority Plan. Applicants must provide proof and documentation of any of the following in the home: Child under 5 years, Disabled or Senior over 60 years or older.
2021 LIHEAP Income Eligibility:
Persons In Household Monthly Income
1 $2,431.09
2 $3,179.11
3 $3,927.14
4 $4,675.17
5 $5,423.19
6 $6,171.22
7 $6,311.48
8 $6,451.73
9 $6,591.99
10 $6,732.24
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance program is called LIHEAP. They assist low income people and families with their heating and cooling bills. This program is therefore, a year long program that is available 12 months a year.
To qualify for the LIHEAP assistance, you need to qualify. We provide the current Federal Poverty Rates nationwide below.
You are automatically qualified for LIHEAP assistance if you participate in the SNAP food stamps program, TANF Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or the SSI program through Social Security.
| Persons In Family | Earnings (100% Fed Poverty Guideline) |
| 1 | $15,060 |
| 2 | $20,440 |
| 3 | $25,820 |
| 4 | $31,200 |
| 5 | $36,580 |
| 6 | $41,960 |
| 7 | $47,340 |
| 8 | $52,720 |
*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get legal aid from some offices, they use a sliding fee scale. When they use a sliding fee scale, the 100% rate can be different than 100%. In those cases, using for example a 200% federal poverty level, you will only need double the 100% number listed above to 200%.
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This program is great. Everyone has their own reason for needing this assistance. It takes a lot of weight off people's shoulders when times are difficult.
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