LIHEAP Energy Assistance in Florida
Get help with heating, cooling, and energy bills through Florida's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
🏠LIHEAP in Florida
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in Florida helps eligible households pay for home energy services including heating, cooling, and weatherization improvements.
Program Benefits
- • Heating assistance payments
- • Cooling assistance payments
- • Emergency energy assistance
- • Weatherization services
Application Period
LIHEAP applications in Florida typically open in fall/winter for heating assistance and spring/summer for cooling assistance. Contact your local office for specific dates.
✅Eligibility Requirements
Income Guidelines
In Florida, LIHEAP eligibility is generally based on household income at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level or 60% of State Median Income, whichever is higher.
Priority is given to households with:
- • Children under 6 years old
- • Adults 60 years or older
- • Individuals with disabilities
- • High energy burden relative to income
- • Households facing energy crisis or shut-off notice
Residency Requirements
- • Must be a resident of Florida
- • Responsible for paying home energy costs
- • U.S. citizen or qualified alien
- • Must provide all required documentation
📝How to Apply in Florida
Find Local Office
Locate your local LIHEAP office from the list below
Gather Documents
Collect required documents and information
Submit Application
Apply in person, by mail, or online
Required Documents
Identity & Household
- • Photo ID for applicant
- • Social Security cards for all household members
- • Birth certificates for children
- • Proof of residence
Income & Bills
- • Income verification for all household members
- • Recent utility bills
- • Shut-off notice (if applicable)
- • Bank statements
🏢Local LIHEAP Offices in Florida
Find detailed information about LIHEAP offices, application assistance, and local energy resources in cities across Florida.
Alachua
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Alford
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Altamonte Springs
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Altha
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Altoona
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Alturas
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Alva
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Anna Maria
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Anthony
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Apalachicola
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Apollo Beach
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Apopka
Local LIHEAP office & resources
And 505 more cities in Florida
Apply for LIHEAP
Get help with your energy bills in Florida today.
LIHEAP in Florida
Emergency assistance available
Given to vulnerable households
Benefits paid to utility companies
Important Contacts
Florida LIHEAP Office
Call 2-1-1
National Energy Assistance Referral
1-866-674-6327
Crisis/Emergency
Contact local office immediately