Energy Assistance

LHC’S COMMITMENT

In keeping with its mission to ensure that every Louisiana resident is granted an opportunity to obtain safe, affordable, energy-efficient housing, the LHC offers information on the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps households with their home energy expenses. The LIHEAP program may provide heating/cooling bill payment assistance, crisis bill payment assistance, and/or heating/cooling equipment repair/replacement assistance.

Read on for more information on the program.

Program Overview

Household income determines the minimum requirements for energy assistance. Availability to LIHEAP is not guaranteed. There may be other eligibility requirements.

Applicants must be responsible for the household energy bill.
Applicant must have an active heating/cooling utility account
Applicant may only receive one LIHEAP benefit each season.
Heating: November 15 – March 15
Cooling: April 1 – September 30
Crisis: October 1 – September 30

2025 LIHEAP 60% ESTIMATED STATE MEDIAN INCOME LEVELS

# Household Members	Annual Household Income Limit
1	$29,889
2	$39,086
3	$48,283
4	$57,480
5	$66,676
6	$75,873
7	$77,598
8	$79,322
9	$81,046
10	$82,771

Information needed to apply

Utility Bills for Heating and Cooling no older than 30 days
All check stubs from the previous 30 days for all household employment (additional requirements for self-employment and no-employment will apply)
Proof of unearned income (Social Security, Unemployment Insurance, Retirement, Pension Funds, Disability, Rental Income, Regular Contributions, etc.)
Disconnect or Pending Disconnection notice (if you received a shut-off notice from your energy company) (applicable to Crisis Assistance only)
Proof of present address (rent receipt, lease or deed, etc.)
Government-issued photo ID of the applicant and their Social Security card
Proof of total members living in your household and their Social Security cards (exceptions may apply)
Additional information may be required to determine your eligibility for energy assistance

Energy Assistance Provider Directory

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This website is supported by Grant Number 2501LALIEA from the Office of Community Services/Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Community Services/Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).