Alabama LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
ADECA, Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Alabama LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in its Birmingham, AL research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Alabama's LIHEAP program provides cash assistance to low-income households to offset heating and cooling energy costs, administered by ADECA through local community action agencies. Standard heating benefits range from $280-$580 and cooling benefits from $320-$520, with crisis benefits up to $1,100 for winter emergencies. Benefits are paid directly to the utility or fuel vendor.
Heating benefit: $280-$580; Cooling: $320-$520; Winter Crisis: up to $1,100.
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-07-20. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Birmingham, AL, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of Birmingham Critical Repair Program $30,000
- Jefferson County CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program Varies by project scope
- Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity, Home Repair & Roof Program Up to $10,000 (roof grants); critical repair varies
- Rebuilding Together Central Alabama Free repairs (no dollar limit stated)
Key Details
- Income must not exceed 150% of Federal Poverty Level
- Heating assistance October through April; cooling May through September
- Benefits paid directly to utility or fuel vendor
- Separate Winter and Summer Crisis programs for emergencies
- Apply through local community action agency or call 2-1-1
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: Heating: Oct 1, Apr 30; Cooling: May 1, Sep 30
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Alabama LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in Birmingham, AL?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $1,100 (Winter Crisis); $580 heating / $520 cooling standard. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Alabama LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in Birmingham?
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 Alabama LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in Birmingham, AL?
Confirm the application route directly with ADECA, Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 334-242-5100. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Heating: Oct 1, Apr 30; Cooling: May 1, Sep 30.
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