Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program (H-HEAP / LIHEAP)
Hawaii Department of Human Services / Honolulu Community Action Program (HCAP)
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program (H-HEAP / LIHEAP) in its Honolulu, HI research directory. Directory placement does not confirm current service coverage or eligibility; verify both with the program administrator.
Hawaii's H-HEAP (formerly LIHEAP) provides a one-time payment toward electric or gas utility bills for income-qualified households. Two types of assistance are available: Energy Credit (EC) for households not in crisis, and Energy Crisis Intervention (ECI) when service has been or will be disconnected. On Oahu, the program is administered through the Honolulu Community Action Program (HCAP).
EC applications are only accepted June 1-30 each year, a narrow window. ECI is available year-round when a disconnect notice has been issued. Benefits applied directly to utility account.
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 Honolulu, HI, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City & County of Honolulu DCS Rehabilitation Loan Program Loan amount based on repair scope; income-scaled interest rate (0% for lowest income)
- City & County of Honolulu CDBG Housing Assistance Varies by subgrantee program; typically $5,000-$30,000
- Hawaii Energy Residential Rebate Program Up to $700 per heat pump water heater; rebates for A/C, appliances, and solar water heating
- Hawaii Home Electrification & Appliance Rebates (HEAR), eHale Program Up to $14,000 for moderate-income; 100% rebate for low-income households
Key Details
- One-time utility bill payment assistance for income-qualified households
- Energy Credit: apply June 1-30 annually for non-crisis assistance
- Energy Crisis Intervention: year-round when disconnection notice received
- Income limit: 150% Federal Poverty Level
- Contact HCAP Honolulu: 808-847-2581
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.
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- 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: EC: apply June 1-30 annually; ECI: year-round subject to monthly limits
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program (H-HEAP / LIHEAP) in Honolulu?
The record carries discovery tags. 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 Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program (H-HEAP / LIHEAP) in Honolulu, HI?
Confirm the application route directly with Hawaii Department of Human Services / Honolulu Community Action Program (HCAP); use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 808-847-2581. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: EC: apply June 1-30 annually; ECI: year-round subject to monthly limits.
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