LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (Arizona)

Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) / Federal HHS

Available Home Repair

About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (Arizona) in its Phoenix, AZ research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

Federally funded program administered by Arizona DES that helps low-income households pay heating and cooling utility bills, prevent shutoffs, and access weatherization services. Benefits include up to $640/year for standard heating or cooling assistance and up to $500 for an additional crisis benefit for households facing an energy emergency. Income eligibility is 60% of State Median Income for heating/cooling/crisis; 200% Federal Poverty Level for weatherization component.

Apply through AZ DES portal or local Community Action Agency. For Phoenix/Maricopa, the cooling benefit period runs April 1-November 30. Crisis benefits available year-round for emergencies.

Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Up to $640/year for heating or cooling bill assistance
  • Additional $500 crisis benefit for energy emergencies
  • Income ≤ 60% State Median Income (heating/cooling/crisis)
  • Apply online at AZ DES portal or through local Community Action Agency
  • Cooling benefit period: April 1-November 30 in Maricopa County

How to Apply

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Program phone: 1-866-494-1981

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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).
  • 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).

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: Cooling: April 1-November 30 (Maricopa County); Heating: December 1-March 31

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Frequently asked questions

What amount is listed for LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (Arizona) in Phoenix, AZ?

The Grant Map record states: Up to $640/year for heating or cooling; $500 crisis benefit. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.

What audience tags are recorded for LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (Arizona) in Phoenix?

The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. 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 (Arizona) in Phoenix, AZ?

Confirm the application route directly with Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) / Federal HHS; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 1-866-494-1981. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Cooling: April 1-November 30 (Maricopa County); Heating: December 1-March 31.

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