Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP / LIHEAP)

About This Program

CEAP is Texas's LIHEAP program, providing utility bill payment assistance and energy education to low-income households. Benefits cover past-due utility balances, prevent shutoffs, and in crisis situations can fund repair or replacement of heating and cooling systems. Income limit is 150% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. Dial 2-1-1 or 877-399-8939 to reach a local agency.

Household income ≤ 150% FPL (approx. $45,000 for family of 4). Crisis assistance for HVAC repair/replacement also available when unit fails.

Key Details

• Utility bill payment assistance — no income limit below 150% FPL
• Covers electricity, gas, propane; prevents shutoffs
• Crisis assistance can fund HVAC repair or replacement
• Income ≤ 150% Federal Poverty Level (family of 4: ~$45,000)
• Call 2-1-1 or 877-399-8939 to find local CEAP office

How to Apply

Deadline: Rolling (crisis assistance year-round)