Florida Home Energy Assistance

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps eligible low-income households to meet the costs of home heating and cooling by providing grants to local governments and non-profit agencies. The majority of the grant funds are used for utility payment assistance.

The program can assist customers in paying their home energy expenses. Three categories of assistance exist: home energy assistance, crisis assistance, and weather related or supply shortage emergency assistance. Each category has unique requirements.

To be eligible for the program, household income may not exceed 150% of the of the poverty guidelines and allowable and unallowable sources of income*. If the household's income is higher than this amount, the household may still be eligible because some types of income are not counted. The household must provide proof, such as a utility bill, that they are responsible for all or part of the energy costs for the household. Please call your local agency* to verify that funds are available, what documents will be needed, and when and where they are accepting applications. Typically, applicants will need the following:

• Copy or original of energy bill.
• For applicant only - Copy of identification (ID, voter registration card, driver's license.)
• Copies of proof of income for every member of the household. Proof can be the following:
  • Letter from employer or consecutive pay stubs showing gross income for at least the last thirty days or an income tax return.
  • Award letter or letter from individual or agency from which income is received.
    • SSA, SSI, VA, Pension, Welfare
    • Child Support/Alimony
    • Friends or Relatives
    • Any other income source
  • Proof that you are receiving assistance from:
    • Food Stamps
    • Weatherization Assistance Program
    • Community Services Block Grant Program
  • In the absence of proof of income, program administrators may allow an applicant to sign a self-declaration form on a case-by- case basis. This may be used ONLY when an applicant has no proof.