LIHEAP – Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

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

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