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Nevada Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

undefined Nevada Energy Assistance Program (EAP)?


The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) assists low-income Nevadans with their home energy needs by providing qualified households with an annual benefit credited to their utility account. The benefit amount varies based on household size, income, and energy usage.

Households may receive assistance with arrearages (past due bills) when funding is available. Arrearages assistance is limited to once in a lifetime.

    The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) assists low-income Nevadans with their home energy needs by providing qualified households with an annual benefit credited to their utility account. The benefit amount varies based on household size, income, and energy usage.

    Households may receive assistance with arrearages (past due bills) when funding is available. Arrearages assistance is limited to once in a lifetime.

      undefined Nevada Energy Assistance Program (EAP)?


      To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Nevada 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:

      Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
      Household Size*Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
      1$21,870
      2$29,580
      3$37,290
      4$45,000
      5$52,710
      6$60,420
      7$68,130
      8$75,840

      *For households with more than eight people, add $7,710 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

      undefined Nevada Energy Assistance Program (EAP)?


      To apply for this program, please visit the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services homepage and navigate to Energy Assistance.


      Please visit the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services website for more information on LIHEAP.