Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP / LIHEAP)
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP / LIHEAP) in its Austin, TX research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
CEAP is Texas's LIHEAP program, providing utility bill payment assistance and energy education to low-income households. Benefits cover past-due utility balances, prevent shutoffs, and in crisis situations can fund repair or replacement of heating and cooling systems. Income limit is 150% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. Dial 2-1-1 or 877-399-8939 to reach a local agency.
Household income ≤ 150% FPL (approx. $45,000 for family of 4). Crisis assistance for HVAC repair/replacement also available when unit fails.
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 Austin, TX, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- GO REPAIR! Grant Program Up to $20,000
- Minor Home Repair Grant Program Up to $7,500
- Architectural Barrier Removal Program Up to $20,000
- Home Rehabilitation / Reconstruction Loan Program Up to $75,000 rehab / $350,000 reconstruction
Key Details
- Utility bill payment assistance, no income limit below 150% FPL
- Covers electricity, gas, propane; prevents shutoffs
- Crisis assistance can fund HVAC repair or replacement
- Income ≤ 150% Federal Poverty Level (family of 4: ~$45,000)
- Call 2-1-1 or 877-399-8939 to find local CEAP 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.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- 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: Rolling (crisis assistance year-round)
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP / LIHEAP) in Austin?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It also carries a low-income tag. 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 Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP / LIHEAP) in Austin, TX?
Confirm the application route directly with Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA); use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 877-399-8939. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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