Program to Assist Low-Income Residents with Heating and Cooling Expenses in the District of Columbia
The Washington D.C. utility assistance program is a federally funded program that assists low-income families and individuals in paying their home energy bills. You may be eligible for LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) to keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. If you follow these procedures, you can reduce your chances of encountering health and safety difficulties (such as illness, fire, or eviction).
It is possible that the District of Columbia’s LIHEAP program will be able to assist you in one or more of the following areas:
- Help with bill payments.
- Assist in reacting to the energy crisis.
- Repairs to the home’s energy efficiency and weatherization.
Who is eligible to take part in this program?
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the District of Columbia and demonstrate that you are in need of financial assistance with your home’s energy expenses.
If a person participates in or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as SNAP, SSI, or TANF, that person automatically meets the qualifying requirements for those programs.
Furthermore, in order to qualify for this aid program, your yearly household income (before taxes) must be less than sixty percent of the state’s median income:
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $42,920 |
| 2 | $56,126 |
| 3 | $69,332 |
| 4 | $82,538 |
| 5 | $95,744 |
| 6 | $108,950 |
| 7 | $111,427 |
| 8 | $113,903 |
*Add $2,476 for each additional person living in a home if there are more than eight persons.
Where can I find the program’s application?
If you want to submit your LIHEAP application online, please go to the District Department of the Environment’s website at DC.gov.
For further information about applications, please visit the EnergySmart DC page.
Energy Assistance Program for the District of Columbia
What is the best way for me to contact you?
Visit the DC LIHEAP page for more information. You could also visit our website which addresses frequently asked questions concerning energy assistance.
For more information on the LIHEAP assistance program, please contact:
- LIHEAP administration is carried out by state or territorial agencies.
- LIHEAP is a government program for Indian tribes or tribal organizations.
1-202-535-2600
District of Columbia
Mr. Richard Jackson
Senior Deputy Director
Affordability and Energy Division
Department of Energy & Environment
Government of the District of Columbia
1200 First Street, NEÂ 5th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20002
TEL: (202) 654-6017
FAX: (202) 535-2881
E-MAIL:Â richard.jackson2@dc.gov
PUBLIC INQUIRIES: 202-535-2600
