Rhode Island Low Income Home Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Rhode Island
What is Rhode Island Low Income Home Assistance Program (LIHEAP)?
The Rhode Island Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. LIHEAP is an assistance program designed to help low income households with home heating costs.
Administration
Rhode Island Low Income Home Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is administered by Rhode Island.
Program Requirements
Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Rhode Island 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 | $39,103 |
| 2 | $51,134 |
| 3 | $63,166 |
| 4 | $75,197 |
| 5 | $87,229 |
| 6 | $99,260 |
| 7 | $101,516 |
| 8 | $103,772 |
Application Details
What is the application process for Rhode Island Low Income Home Assistance Program (LIHEAP)?
If you would like information on how and where to apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and/or other services that may be available to you, call your local community action agency.