LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
U.S. DHHS / California CSD
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in its San Jose, CA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
LIHEAP provides federally funded energy bill assistance and crisis grants to income-qualified California households, helping pay heating, cooling, and emergency energy bills. In Santa Clara County, benefits range from $94-$1,500 for heating and up to $932 for cooling. While not a home improvement grant, LIHEAP directly reduces the financial burden of operating home systems, freeing funds for repairs.
Typical annual benefit for a qualifying San José household
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; 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 Jose, CA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of San José Home Repair Program Up to $75,000 (0% deferred loan, 20-year term)
- San José CalHome Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Loan Up to $100,000 (30-year deferred loan)
- Rebuilding Together SV, Critical Repair Program No-cost repairs (amount varies by project need)
- Rebuilding Together SV, Safe at Home Program No-cost minor repairs (varies by project)
Key Details
- Up to $1,500 for heating; $932 for cooling assistance
- Income limit: 60% of California State Median Income
- Heating, cooling, and crisis bill assistance
- Apply at CALIHEAPApply.com or call 1-866-675-6623
- Both homeowners and renters qualify
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).
- 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).
- 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, apply when funds open
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in San Jose, CA?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $1,500 heating; up to $932 cooling; up to $1,500 crisis. 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 Jose?
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 Jose, CA?
Confirm the application route directly with U.S. DHHS / California CSD; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 866-675-6623. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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