Maine Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
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Program Description
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (commonly called LIHEAP or HEAP) provides money to low income homeowners and renters to help pay heating costs. Eleven Community Action Programs distribute the funds throughout Maine, in most cases directly to the fuel vendors. The program is not intended to pay for all heating costs, but to assist in paying the heating bills.
LIHEAP is Federally funded through the Department of Health and Human Services. The Federal government establishes funding levels annually. LIHEAP is targeted to low and very low income Maine homeowners and renters.
Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Maine and you must need financial assistance for home energy costs.
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $17,820 |
| 2 | $24,030 |
| 3 | $30,240 |
| 4 | $36,450 |
| 5 | $42,660 |
| 6 | $48,870 |
| 7 | $55,095 |
| 8 | $61,335 |
A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or certain needs-tested Veterans benefits may be automatically eligible.
Application Process
Contact your local Community Action Program (CAP) agency to apply.
Contact Information
Please visit the Maine LIHEAP website for more information.
Public inquires can be made toll-free at:
1-800-452-4668
Also, you may contact Maine State Housing Authority’s (MSHA) Energy and Housing Services division at:
jchoate@mainehousing.org
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