Managing Agency Alaska

Program Description

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a Federally-funded program that helps low-income households with their home energy bills.
LIHEAP can help you stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer. By doing so, you can reduce the risk of health and safety problems (such as illness, fire, or eviction).

The Alaska LIHEAP program may be able to offer you one or more of the following types of assistance:

  • Bill payment assistance.
  • Energy crisis assistance.
  • Weatherization and energy-related home repairs.

General Program Requirements

The LIHEAP program in your community determines if your household's income qualifies for the program.

You must be a resident of the state of Alaska 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:

Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1 $22,590
2 $30,435
3 $38,280
4 $46,125
5 $53,970
6 $61,815
7 $69,660
8 $77,505

*For households with more than eight people, add $7,845 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or certain needs-tested Veterans benefits may be automatically eligible.

Your Next Steps

The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this program.

Application Process

To apply, please download the Application for Heating Assistance and follow the instructions.

Program Contact Information

Visit the the Heating Assistance Program (HAP) page to learn more.

For detailed information on LIHEAP assistance, please contact your:

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