LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Miami-Dade Community Action & Human Services Department (CAHSD)
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in its Miami, FL research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
LIHEAP is a federally funded program administered by Miami-Dade CAHSD that helps low-income households pay cooling and heating energy bills. Florida's FY 2026 allocation is $108.9 million. Standard benefits range from $400 to $1,350 for heating/cooling assistance; crisis assistance (for households facing disconnection) can reach $2,000. Apply at any Miami-Dade Community Resource Center.
Benefits are paid directly to the utility provider. Crisis assistance (up to $2,000) is available year-round for households facing disconnection.
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 Miami, FL, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- My Safe Florida Home (MSFH) $10,000 grant
- Miami-Dade County SHIP Home Repair Up to ~$40,000 (varies by LHAP cycle)
- Miami-Dade County CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Up to $50,000 forgivable loan
- MDEAT Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RAP) Up to $50,000 forgivable loan
Key Details
- Helps pay electric and cooling bills for low-income households
- Standard benefit: $400 minimum, $1,350 maximum per year
- Crisis assistance up to $2,000 for households facing disconnection
- Florida FY 2026 total allocation: $108.9 million
- Apply at any of 12 CAHSD Community Resource Centers in Miami-Dade
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).
- 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).
- 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).
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Deadline: Rolling, year-round with crisis assistance available
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in Miami, FL?
The Grant Map record states: $400-$1,350 utility assistance; up to $2,000 crisis. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in Miami?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. 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 LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in Miami, FL?
Confirm the application route directly with Miami-Dade Community Action & Human Services Department (CAHSD); use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 786-469-4640. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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