LIHEAP Energy Bill Assistance (SC)
SC Office of Economic Opportunity
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs LIHEAP Energy Bill Assistance (SC) in its Charleston, SC research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
LIHEAP provides financial assistance to low-income households to help pay heating and cooling energy bills. In South Carolina, eligible households may receive up to $1,500 per service and up to two services per calendar year. For FY2026, heating benefits range $200-$850 and cooling benefits $200-$775, with crisis assistance up to $1,000.
Up to $1,500 per service, up to 2 services/year. Estimate reflects one typical heating benefit.
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Charleston, SC, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of Charleston Substantial Rehabilitation Program $80,000 loan
- City of Charleston Roof Replacement Program 50% of cost forgiven after year 10
- Charleston County Critical Home Repair Program Up to $15,000 grant
- SC Housing Critical Home Repair Program Up to $30,000 grant
Key Details
- Up to $1,500 per service; up to 2 services per calendar year
- FY2026 heating: $200-$850; cooling: $200-$775; crisis: up to $1,000
- Income limit: 60% SC State Median Income
- Apply through your local Community Action Agency
- SC OEO general line: 803-734-0662
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: Seasonal, typically opens October (heating) and May (cooling)
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for LIHEAP Energy Bill Assistance (SC) in Charleston, SC?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $1,500 per service (up to 2/year). Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for LIHEAP Energy Bill Assistance (SC) in Charleston?
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 Energy Bill Assistance (SC) in Charleston, SC?
Confirm the application route directly with SC Office of Economic Opportunity; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 803-734-0662. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Seasonal, typically opens October (heating) and May (cooling).
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