LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
U.S. DHHS / California DCSD / San Diego County HHSA
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in its San Diego, CA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) helps low-income households pay their energy bills, including SDG&E bills, and may also provide funds for furnace/heater repair or replacement in crisis situations. In San Diego, the program is administered through the County HHSA or designated community agencies. Benefits can be applied to gas, electric, or combined utility bills.
Income at or below 150% FPL; priority for households with elderly (60+), disabled members, or children under 6; contact San Diego County for current benefit levels and eligibility periods
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 San Diego, CA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- SDHC Housing Rehabilitation Program, Home Repair Grant Up to $15,000 grant for emergency/accessibility repairs
- SDHC ADU Finance Program Up to $250,000 construction-to-permanent loan at 1%-4% fixed
- SDHC First-Time Homebuyer Program, Low Income Up to 19% of purchase price (max ~$125,000 loan) + $10,000 closing cost grant
- SDHC First-Time Homebuyer Program, Middle Income $40,000 deferred loan + $10,000 closing cost grant
Key Details
- Helps pay SDG&E and other energy bills for low-income households
- Income at or below 150% FPL; priority for elderly, disabled, young children
- Crisis component may cover furnace/heater repair in emergency
- Contact San Diego County HHSA to apply: (619) 515-4313
- Benefit applied directly to utility account, no cash payment
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).
- 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: Rolling, contact San Diego County HHSA; some crisis assistance available year-round
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in San Diego, CA?
The Grant Map record states: Up to ~$1,000 in energy bill assistance per program year. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in San Diego?
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 in San Diego, CA?
Confirm the application route directly with U.S. DHHS / California DCSD / San Diego County HHSA; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (619) 515-4313. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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