LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance (NC)
NC DHHS, Division of Social Services
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance (NC) in its Raleigh, NC research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
NC LIHEAP provides seasonal energy bill assistance and limited emergency energy crisis funds to income-eligible households. Benefits are applied directly to utility accounts and are administered through Wake County Department of Social Services. The program also offers a Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) for households facing immediate shutoff or equipment failure. Applications are accepted seasonally.
Typical benefit for qualifying Raleigh household for heating season
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-22; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Raleigh, NC, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Raleigh Substantial Rehabilitation Program Up to $120,000
- Raleigh Limited Repair Program Up to $20,000
- Raleigh Home Revitalization Program Up to $30,000
- Wake County Major Home Repair Program Up to $90,000 (including closing costs and testing fees)
Key Details
- Seasonal energy bill assistance for income-qualified households
- Income at or below 130% Federal Poverty Level
- Benefits applied directly to utility account
- Crisis Intervention Program for emergency shutoff situations
- Apply through Wake County DSS, 919-212-7400
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Seasonal, heating assistance November-March; summer cooling June-August; contact DSS for dates
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance (NC) in Raleigh, NC?
The Grant Map record states: Assistance varies; typically $300-$700 per season depending on fuel type. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance (NC) in Raleigh?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance (NC) in Raleigh, NC?
Confirm the application route directly with NC DHHS, Division of Social Services; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 919-212-7400. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Seasonal, heating assistance November-March; summer cooling June-August; contact DSS for dates.
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