Arizona Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) Crisis

Arizona Department of Economic Security

Available Energy Assistance

About This Program

Emergency assistance for households facing energy crisis such as disconnection notice or broken HVAC. Can pay utility bills, provide minor furnace/AC repair, or provide temporary cooling/heating equipment. Administered through local community action agencies.

Grant for energy crisis assistance, varies by household size and need

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Key Details

  • Emergency energy assistance up to $600
  • For households facing disconnection or broken HVAC
  • Income at or below 60% state median
  • Can pay bills or provide minor HVAC repair
  • Apply through Arizona Community Action

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(800) 352-8401

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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.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
  • 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).
Download this checklist (PDF)

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Seasonal, typically October-May for heating and June-September for cooling

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