LIHEAP — Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

About This Program

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) helps low-income households pay their energy bills, including SDG&E bills, and may also provide funds for furnace/heater repair or replacement in crisis situations. In San Diego, the program is administered through the County HHSA or designated community agencies. Benefits can be applied to gas, electric, or combined utility bills.

Income at or below 150% FPL; priority for households with elderly (60+), disabled members, or children under 6; contact San Diego County for current benefit levels and eligibility periods

Key Details

• Helps pay SDG&E and other energy bills for low-income households
• Income at or below 150% FPL; priority for elderly, disabled, young children
• Crisis component may cover furnace/heater repair in emergency
• Contact San Diego County HHSA to apply: (619) 515-4313
• Benefit applied directly to utility account — no cash payment

How to Apply

Deadline: Rolling — contact San Diego County HHSA; some crisis assistance available year-round