Energy Assistance
Low Income Energy Assistance
The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a federally-funded program that provides for a one-time vendor payment to help eligible households pay their heating bills.
Households including a person aged 60 or older or disabled persons receiving services through the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services are eligible to sign up for assistance from Dec. 1 – 31. All other households may apply from Jan. 1 – March 31 or until funds are exhausted.
2025 LIHEAP Block Grant Plan
A public hearing will be held on August 23, 2024 from 10:30 - 11:30 to discuss the 2025 LIHEAP Block Grant Plan live and to address any questions, comments or concerns. The plan will be posted online on August 23, 2024 and can be found here: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/social-services/public-notices
Register here for the Energy Block Grant Hearing on August 23, 2024: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8555615976615376726
Households that meet the following criteria may be eligible:
- Have at least one U.S. citizen or non-citizen who meets the eligibility criteria.
- Meet an income test.
- Have reserves at or below $2,250.
- Be responsible for its heating costs.
CIP (CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM)
The Crisis Intervention Program provides federal funds to low-income families in heating and cooling crises. This includes utility bills, disconnect notices and other heating and cooling resources. There will be an assessment of the situation made and the family's ability to avoid the same situation from recurring will also be evaluated. Assistance is limited to $600.00 per household per fiscal year. The household income must be equal to or less than 150% of current poverty level and must contain a US Citizen or eligible alien and must be experiencing a crisis situation as defined by the State.
HOW TO APPLY
- *EPASS Applications for CIP & LIEAP become available beginning January 1, 2021 epass.nc.gov
- Via email ESinfo@HendersonCountyNC.gov
- By Telephone 828-697-5500
- By Fax 828-697-4976
- In person during business hours
- The drop box located in the front of the building anytime
