LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
NM Human Services Department
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in its Albuquerque, NM research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
LIHEAP provides energy bill assistance to low-income New Mexico households by making direct payments to utility companies or fuel suppliers. Both heating and cooling assistance are available. Crisis assistance is also available for households facing immediate shutoff or energy emergencies. Applications are accepted October 1 through August 31 while funds remain available.
Benefit amounts vary based on household size, income, fuel type, and available funding. Typically a one-time seasonal payment per program year.
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Albuquerque, NM, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of Albuquerque CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Up to $50,000
- Bernalillo County Housing Rehabilitation Program Up to $40,000
- NM Energy$mart Weatherization Assistance Program Up to ~$10,000 in weatherization measures
- New Mexico HEAR Home Electrification & Appliance Rebate Up to $14,000
Key Details
- Income at or below 150% FPL (approximately $47,400/year for family of 4)
- Applications accepted October 1 through August 31
- Payment made directly to utility, not a cash benefit
- Crisis assistance available for emergency shutoff situations
- Call 1-800-283-4465 or visit local HSD office
How to Apply
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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.
- 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).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: August 31, 2026 (subject to fund availability)
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in Albuquerque?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in Albuquerque, NM?
Confirm the application route directly with NM Human Services Department; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 1-800-283-4465. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: August 31, 2026 (subject to fund availability).
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