LIHEAP — Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

About This Program

LIHEAP is a federally funded program administered by Miami-Dade CAHSD that helps low-income households pay cooling and heating energy bills. Florida's FY 2026 allocation is $108.9 million. Standard benefits range from $400 to $1,350 for heating/cooling assistance; crisis assistance (for households facing disconnection) can reach $2,000. Apply at any Miami-Dade Community Resource Center.

Benefits are paid directly to the utility provider. Crisis assistance (up to $2,000) is available year-round for households facing disconnection.

Key Details

• Helps pay electric and cooling bills for low-income households
• Standard benefit: $400 minimum, $1,350 maximum per year
• Crisis assistance up to $2,000 for households facing disconnection
• Florida FY 2026 total allocation: $108.9 million
• Apply at any of 12 CAHSD Community Resource Centers in Miami-Dade

How to Apply

Deadline: Rolling — year-round with crisis assistance available