LIHEAP, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity / Orange County Community Action

Active Energy Assistance

About This Program

LIHEAP helps low-income Orlando and Orange County households pay energy bills and may cover HVAC repair or replacement. Benefits range from $400 minimum to $1,350 maximum for heating/cooling, and up to $2,000 for crisis assistance year-round. Income must be at or below 60% State Median Income.

Benefit paid directly to the utility company. Crisis assistance available year-round for emergencies.

Key Details

  • Up to $1,350 for heating/cooling bills; $2,000 crisis assistance
  • Income limit: 60% State Median Income or 150% FPL
  • May cover HVAC repair or replacement in emergencies
  • Cooling Apr-Sep; heating Oct-Mar; crisis year-round
  • Contact Central Florida Community Action Agency at 407-522-2580

How to Apply

Deadline: Heating: Oct 1-Mar 31; Cooling: Apr 1-Sep 30; Crisis: year-round

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