Low Income Energy Assistance Program

Ripley Housing has partnered with Delta Human Resource Agency. Ripley Housing residents and residents of Lauderdale County can now pick up utility assistance applications only at Ripley Housing office.

Need Help Paying Your Electric Bill?
LIHEAP - Low Income Energy Assistance Program

What is LIHEAP?

The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded grant program that helps income eligible households in meeting their immediate energy needs.

LIHEAP can help you stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer through a program that reduces the risk of health and safety problems that arise from unsafe heating and cooling practices.

Who is Eligible?

Households that are within 60% of state median income guidelines can receive assistance. The LIHEAP program in your county determines if your household's income qualifies for the program.

Things to Note:

• You don't need to have a past due energy bill
• You don't have to be on public assistance
• You can rent or own your home

When to Apply:

• You can submit an application beginning October 1st
• Applications will be accepted through September 30th (pending available funding)
• Households can be served one time during the application period

2024 Income Guidelines

Please use the information below to see is you potentially qualify for LIHEAP services.

Household Size - Max Gross Annual Income

• 1 Person - $28,141
• 2 People - $36,800
• 3 People - $45,459
• 4 People - $54,118
• 5 People - $62,776
• 6 People - $71,435
• 7 People - $80,094
• 8 People - $88,753

*Updated Annually
*Contact local agency for more information about what is included in income.

What Assistance Does LIHEAP Provide?

• Regular Assistance
  • Regular Assistance helps families pay their heating and cooling bills. The one-time payment is sent directly to your utility company or fuel provider and will be credited on your bill. Assistance is based on your household size, income, and fuel type.
    
    
• Crisis Energy Assistance
  • Crisis Assistance applicants receive the same benefit as Regular Assistance applicants. However, the Crisis component will be based on uncontrollable circumstances. Please check with your local LIHEAP agency regarding crisis eligibility.
    
    
• LIHEAP helps you pay your main heating and cooling bills.
  These include:
  • Electric
  • Gas
  • Propane
  • Coal
  • Oil
  • Kerosene
  • Wood