Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP / LIHEAP)

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)

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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

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877-399-8939

Deadline: Rolling (crisis assistance year-round)

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