LIHEAP, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity / Hillsborough County Human Services

Active Energy Assistance

About This Program

LIHEAP helps low-income Tampa and Hillsborough households pay energy bills and may cover HVAC repair or replacement. Benefits include heating/cooling bill payment ($400 minimum, $1,350 maximum) and crisis assistance (up to $2,000 year-round). Income must be at or below 60% State Median Income. Apply through floridaliheap.com or Hillsborough County Human Services.

Benefit paid directly to the utility company. Crisis assistance is available year-round for emergency situations.

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
  • Cooling assistance Apr-Sep; heating Oct-Mar; crisis year-round
  • Apply at floridaliheap.com or call 211

How to Apply

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

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