LIHEAP Energy Assistance in Maine
Get help with heating, cooling, and energy bills through Maine's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
🏠LIHEAP in Maine
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine, 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 Maine
- • Responsible for paying home energy costs
- • U.S. citizen or qualified alien
- • Must provide all required documentation
📝How to Apply in Maine
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 Maine
Find detailed information about LIHEAP offices, application assistance, and local energy resources in cities across Maine.
Abbot
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Acton
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Addison
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Albion
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Alfred
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Alna
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Andover
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Anson
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Ashland
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Athens
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Auburn
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Augusta
Local LIHEAP office & resources
And 466 more cities in Maine
Apply for LIHEAP
Get help with your energy bills in Maine today.
LIHEAP in Maine
Emergency assistance available
Given to vulnerable households
Benefits paid to utility companies
Important Contacts
Maine LIHEAP Office
Call 2-1-1
National Energy Assistance Referral
1-866-674-6327
Crisis/Emergency
Contact local office immediately