To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of South Carolina and you must need financial assistance with home energy costs.
A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as SNAP, SSI, TANF, automatically meets the eligibility requirement.
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
---|---|
1 | $22,590 |
2 | $30,660 |
3 | $38,730 |
4 | $46,800 |
5 | $54,870 |
6 | $62,940 |
7 | $71,010 |
8 | $79,080 |
To apply for the low income energy assistance program, please visit the Office of Economic Opportunity page, and select your county.
For more information about this program, please visit the South Carolina LIHEAP Clearinghouse page.