LIHEAP Energy Assistance in South Carolina
Get help with heating, cooling, and energy bills through South Carolina's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
🏠LIHEAP in South Carolina
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina
- • Responsible for paying home energy costs
- • U.S. citizen or qualified alien
- • Must provide all required documentation
📝How to Apply in South Carolina
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 South Carolina
Find detailed information about LIHEAP offices, application assistance, and local energy resources in cities across South Carolina.
Abbeville
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Adams Run
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Aiken
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Alcolu
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Allendale
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Anderson
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Andrews
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Arcadia
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Awendaw
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Aynor
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Ballentine
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Bamberg
Local LIHEAP office & resources
And 365 more cities in South Carolina
Apply for LIHEAP
Get help with your energy bills in South Carolina today.
LIHEAP in South Carolina
Emergency assistance available
Given to vulnerable households
Benefits paid to utility companies
Important Contacts
South Carolina LIHEAP Office
Call 2-1-1
National Energy Assistance Referral
1-866-674-6327
Crisis/Emergency
Contact local office immediately