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Montana Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Montana

What is Montana Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)?

The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) assists eligible Montana residents and families with their heating and cooling costs. LIEAP is federally funded through the Department of Health and Human Services. The Federal government establishes funding levels annually.

Administration

Montana Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is administered by Montana.

Program Requirements

Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01

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

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1 $32,103
2 $41,981
3 $51,859
4 $61,736
5 $71,614
6 $81,492
7 $83,344
8 $85,196

*For households with more than eight people, add $1,852 per additional person.

Application Details

What is the application process for Montana Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)?

To find out where to apply for energy assistance, contact the Montana Citizen's Advocate, toll-free, at 1-833-317-1080 or visit the LIEAP page for a list of agency locations.
 

Contact Info

1-833-317-1080

How to Apply

LIHEAP Office Locations

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