LIHEAP, Utah Home Energy Assistance Target Program (HEAT)
Utah Community Action / Utah Dept. of Workforce Services
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs LIHEAP, Utah Home Energy Assistance Target Program (HEAT) in its Salt Lake City, UT research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Utah's HEAT Program (funded by LIHEAP) provides energy bill assistance to low-income households by making direct payments to utility providers (Rocky Mountain Power, Dominion Energy). HEAT participants are automatically eligible for the Weatherization Assistance Program. Crisis assistance is available for emergency heating/cooling situations. Note: federal LIHEAP funding faced reductions in 2025; verify current status.
Direct utility payment; typically a one-time or seasonal benefit. Average benefit varies by household size, energy costs, and available funding.
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 Salt Lake City, UT, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Salt Lake City CDBG Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Up to $50,000 for very low income (≤50% AMI); loans for higher income tiers
- Salt Lake City Minor Repairs Program Up to $1,500
- Salt Lake County CDBG / HOME Housing Rehabilitation Varies by project and income; funded through CDBG and HOME
- Habitat for Humanity Greater SLC, Critical Home Repair (CHiRP) Up to $20,000 in grant funding
Key Details
- Income at or below 150% FPL or 60% of UT State Median Income
- Payment made directly to utility (Rocky Mountain Power, Dominion Energy)
- HEAT participants automatically qualify for WAP weatherization
- Crisis assistance for emergency heating/cooling failures
- Utah Community Action (SLC): 801-214-3109
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: Rolling, seasonal enrollment periods apply
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for LIHEAP, Utah Home Energy Assistance Target Program (HEAT) in Salt Lake City?
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, Utah Home Energy Assistance Target Program (HEAT) in Salt Lake City, UT?
Confirm the application route directly with Utah Community Action / Utah Dept. of Workforce Services; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 801-214-3109. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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