Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

What is Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)?

Wisconsin's Division of Energy Services oversees the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP). This includes the federally-funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Public Benefits Energy Assistance Program. WHEAP provides financial assistance to help eligible households pay a portion of their heating and electric energy costs. Eligible households may receive a benefit payment once per heating season (October 1 through May 15), and crisis assistance funds and help for non-operating furnaces and heating systems may also be available. The amount of the benefit payment depends on household size, income level, and energy costs. WHEAP is administered locally through county social services offices, tribal governments, and private non-profit agencies in each county in Wisconsin.

Program Requirements

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Wisconsin, your household must meet the income eligibility requirements for the program year, your household must have an energy burden, and your household must meet other non-financial eligibility criteria.

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	$26,175
2	$34,228
3	$42,282
4	$50,336
5	$58,390
6	$66,443
7	$67,953
8	$69,463

*For households with more than eight people, add $1,510 per additional person.

Application Details

What is the application process for Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)?

To apply for this program, please contact the local administering agency near you. You can find contact information for each county in Wisconsin by using the interactive map.

Contact Info

1-866-432-8947