The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as LIHEAP, is a federally-funded program that provides assistance to low-income individuals and/or households that are struggling to  pay for their utility bill. Through LIHEAP, Miami-Dade County helps qualified residents pay their electrical bill. Upon initial review of application and if required, additional documentation may be needed.

Eligibility:

• Reside in Miami-Dade County
• Must have legal permanent resident status or be a U.S. citizen 
• Current State of Florida Drivers’ License or picture identification for all individuals in household
• Social Security card for all individuals in household
• Proof of income for last 30 days
• Current electricity bill final notice or past due notice from electricity provider
• Other documentation must be required

Additional Programs:

• Care to Share Program
• Energy Assistance Program for households with one person aged 60 or older

Contact office for additional information.

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.

Mission Statement

Miami-Dade C.O.R.E. seeks to address the needs of targeted population groups during and after a disaster by creating a network of FBCOs who share a common mission of supporting their communities. ”*

*From the Florida City Homestead Service Center - LIHEAP website

Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2024

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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