Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
About This Program
Federally funded program providing one-time energy bill payment assistance to eligible low-income households. Priority for elderly, disabled, and households with young children. Helps prevent utility disconnection during extreme temperatures.
One-time utility payment assistance for eligible households
Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Fort Walton Beach, FL, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Varies, no individual cap; projects typically $10K-$200K+
- FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage Up to $30,000
- HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Varies by jurisdiction, typically $5,000-$15,000 per unit
- EPA / WIIN Act Lead Service Line Replacement Varies, full line replacement cost covered in many programs
Key Details
- One-time utility bill payment assistance
- Income at or below 150% of federal poverty level
- Priority for elderly, disabled, and families with children
- Helps prevent disconnection during extreme temperatures
- Apply through Community Action Agencies
How to Apply
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Track this programProgram phone: (850) 717-8400
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Your application paperwork
Indiana runs LIHEAP as the Energy Assistance Program (EAP), a once-a-year benefit paid directly to your utility company to help with winter heating and electric costs. You apply online through the EAP Connect portal or in person with a Local Service Provider, and there is no single statewide paper form you download and mail in yourself.
Steps to apply
- Confirm your household income is at or below 60 percent of the Indiana state median income (the program publishes a monthly and 3-month income table by household size).
- Open the official IHCDA Energy Assistance Program page at in.gov to confirm the current application window (the season runs roughly October through April and reopens in fall 2026).
- Create an account and complete the application in the EAP Connect online portal at https://ihcda.rhsconnect.com, or contact your county Local Service Provider to apply in person or request a paper application.
- Upload or submit your proof of income, current utility bills or account statements, and a lease or tenant verification statement if utilities are included in your rent.
- Submit the application; your Local Service Provider reviews it, determines eligibility, and pays any approved benefit directly to your utility company.
Documents you will likely need
- Proof of income for the most recent period for all household members
- Current utility bills or account statements (heating and electric)
- Lease or Tenant Verification Statement if utilities are included in your rent
- Photo identification and Social Security numbers for household members (as requested by your Local Service Provider)
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 application periods, typically summer and winter
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