Rhode Island LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
RI Department of Human Services
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Rhode Island LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in its Providence, RI research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Rhode Island's LIHEAP program helps low-income households pay heating costs through grants paid directly to fuel vendors or utility companies. Administered by RI DHS through local Community Action Partnership agencies, eligibility is at or below 60% of State Median Income. Providence County applicants can access the program through Westbay Community Action or other Providence-area CAP agencies.
Grant amount varies by income, household size, and fuel type; paid directly to vendor.
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 Providence, RI, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Providence Revolving Fund, Statewide Home Repair Program Up to $50,000 (1-2 units); up to $75,000 (3-4 units)
- City of Providence Code Violation Home Repair Program No-cost repairs for properties with multiple code violations
- City of Providence CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program Deferred loans/grants; no interest; varies by scope
- Rhode Island Weatherization Assistance Program (RI WAP) Free services; DOE average ~$6,500 per unit
Key Details
- Income at or below 60% of RI State Median Income
- Heating grant paid directly to fuel vendor or utility
- 2025-2026 season opens October 1, 2025
- New applicants apply in person at local CAP agency
- Providence County: Westbay Community Action at 401-732-4660 ext 176
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: Season opens October 1, 2025; applies through spring
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Rhode Island LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in Providence?
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 Rhode Island LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in Providence, RI?
Confirm the application route directly with RI Department of Human Services; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 401-732-4660. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Season opens October 1, 2025; applies through spring.
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