Idaho Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
What is Idaho Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)?
The mission of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is to assist low income households, particularly those with the lowest incomes that pay a high proportion of household income for home energy, in meeting their immediate home energy needs.
LIHEAP provides funding to help low income households make home heating more affordable, avoid disconnection of utility services during the winter, and maintain a warm, safe, and healthy environment for households with young children, the elderly, and the disabled.
LIHEAP provides a one-time utility payment on behalf of qualified households. Forms of assistance available include: financial assistance towards a household's heating energy bill and emergency assistance if a household's home energy service is shut off or about to be shut off. This program is available to provide energy assistance during winter months (typically, November 1st through January 31st), depending on funding availability and individual agency timeline.
Administration
Idaho Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is administered by Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
Program Requirements
Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Idaho 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 |
Application Details
What is the application process for Idaho Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)?
In order to apply for LIHEAP, applicants can access a LIHEAP application, complete it and return to their local Direct Service Provider agency or call their Direct Service Provider agency for an appointment to apply.
The listing of Direct Service Providers in Idaho is:
COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP - CAP
Email: [email protected]
Serving: Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Clearwater, Idaho, Kootenai, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce, and Shoshone Counties
WESTERN IDAHO COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP - (WICAP)
Email: [email protected]
Served: Adams, Boise, Canyon, Gem, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties
EL-ADA COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP - (EL-ADA)
Email: [email protected]
Serving: Ada, Elmore, and Owyhee Counties
SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP - (SCCAP)
Email: [email protected]
Serving: Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Twin Falls, Lincoln and Minidoka Counties
EASTERN IDAHO COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP - (EICAP)
Email: [email protected]
Serving: Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Custer, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison and Teton Counties
SOUTHEASTERN IDAHO COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY - (SEICAA)
Email: [email protected]
Serving: Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, and Power Counties
Contact Info
208-375-7382