LIHEAP, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Louisiana Housing Corporation / Local Community Action Agency
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs LIHEAP, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in its New Orleans, LA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Louisiana LIHEAP helps low-income New Orleans households pay energy bills and may cover HVAC repair or replacement and weatherization services. The program runs on a heating (Nov-Mar), cooling (Apr-Sep), and crisis (year-round) cycle. Income must be at or below 60% State Median Income for energy assistance. Apply online through Louisiana Housing Corporation or contact local agencies.
Benefit paid directly to utility company or service provider. Crisis assistance available year-round for emergencies.
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 New Orleans, LA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of New Orleans Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation (OOR) Program Up to $60,000
- City of New Orleans FORTIFIED Roof Program Free fortified roof replacement for qualifying low-income homeowners
- NORA Owner-Occupied Affordable Housing Program Varies; NORA subsidizes affordable home purchases and rehab for low-income buyers
- Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program Up to full cost of eligible repairs (varies by damage assessment)
Key Details
- Helps pay heating, cooling, and energy bills for low-income households
- Income limit: 60% State Median Income
- Crisis assistance available year-round
- May cover HVAC repair or weatherization services
- Apply at lhc.la.gov/energy-assistance or contact local agency
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: Nov 15-Mar 15; Cooling: Apr 1-Sep 30; Crisis: year-round. Apply through Louisiana Housing Corporation.
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for LIHEAP, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in New Orleans?
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, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in New Orleans, LA?
Confirm the application route directly with Louisiana Housing Corporation / Local Community Action Agency; use the cited source on this page as a starting point. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Heating: Nov 15-Mar 15; Cooling: Apr 1-Sep 30; Crisis: year-round. Apply through Louisiana Housing Corporation.
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