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Washington Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)


Washington Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) services are provided to the public through a network of 26 local community-based nonprofit organizations and local municipalities. Services include energy assistance, client conservation education, furnace repair and replacement, and weatherization. Energy assistance benefits are paid directly to energy providers and are based on a portion of a household's annual home heating costs.

Washington Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) services are provided to the public through a network of 26 local community-based nonprofit organizations and local municipalities. Services include energy assistance, client conservation education, furnace repair and replacement, and weatherization. Energy assistance benefits are paid directly to energy providers and are based on a portion of a household's annual home heating costs.


To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Washington and you must need financial assistance with home energy costs.

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$18,825
2$25,550
3$32,275
4$39,000
5$45,725
6$52,450
7$59,175
8$65,900

*For households with more than eight people, add $6,725 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.


To apply for a Washington LIHEAP benefit, please contact your local agency.


For more information on Washington LIHEAP, please visit the Washington Department of Commerce LIHEAP page or call (360) 725-2857.

360-725-2857