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Massachusetts Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Massachusetts 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 also have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below 60 percent of the State Median Income:
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $42,413 |
| 2 | $55,462 |
| 3 | $68,512 |
| 4 | $81,562 |
| 5 | $94,612 |
| 6 | $107,662 |
| 7 | $110,109 |
| 8 | $112,556 |
If you are a first-time applicant, you'll need to apply in person at the fuel assistance agency in your area. Locate your fuel assistance agency on the Department of Housing and Community Development Resource Locator page.
For more information please visit the Massachusetts LIHEAP page.
To speak with a representative regarding LIHEAP, please call:
Massachusetts Heat Line:
1-800-632-8175
Or:
Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Community Services Unit:
617-573-1400
To write it to the Massachusetts LIHEAP, please
contact:
Massachusetts Department of
Housing & Community Development
Community Services Unit
100 Cambridge Street, Suite 300
Boston, MA 02114
