LIHEAP – Low Income Home Energy Assistance (Virginia)

About This Program

Virginia's LIHEAP program provides seasonal energy bill assistance and emergency crisis funds to income-eligible households. Benefits are applied directly to utility accounts and administered through local Departments of Social Services. Virginia Beach residents apply through the Virginia Beach DSS. The Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) provides year-round emergency assistance for households facing shutoff or equipment failure.

Typical heating season benefit for qualifying Virginia Beach household

Key Details

• Seasonal energy bill assistance for income-qualified households
• Income at or below 150% Federal Poverty Level
• Benefits applied directly to utility account
• Crisis Intervention Program available year-round for emergencies
• Apply through Virginia Beach DSS; call 2-1-1 for referrals

How to Apply

Deadline: Seasonal – heating season October–November; crisis assistance year-round; call 2-1-1