LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
California Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) / SF Human Services Agency
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in its San Francisco, CA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
LIHEAP provides direct energy bill assistance to low-income San Francisco households to help pay heating, cooling, and crisis energy costs. Benefits are paid directly to PG&E or other utilities. San Francisco's LIHEAP is administered by the Human Services Agency in coordination with PG&E.
Benefit paid directly to PG&E on behalf of household
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-22; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for San Francisco, CA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- SF Senior Home Repair Program (SHRP) Up to $50,000 forgivable loan
- SF Homeowner Emergency Loan Program (HELP) Up to $50,000 deferred no-interest loan
- MOHCD Property Rehabilitation Loan Program Loan amount varies by project scope
- Rebuilding Together SF, Home Repair Program Free critical repairs (value varies)
Key Details
- Up to $1,000 in energy bill assistance for qualifying SF households
- Paid directly to PG&E on behalf of applicant
- Income limit: ~60% of California State Median Income
- Available to homeowners and renters
- Contact SF Human Services Agency at (415) 557-5000
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.
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- 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, subject to annual funding
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in San Francisco, CA?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $1,000 per 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 Francisco?
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 San Francisco, CA?
Confirm the application route directly with California Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) / SF Human Services Agency; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 415-557-5000. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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