LIHEAP, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity / Hillsborough County Human Services
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs LIHEAP, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in its Tampa, FL research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
LIHEAP helps low-income Tampa and Hillsborough households pay energy bills and may cover HVAC repair or replacement. Benefits include heating/cooling bill payment ($400 minimum, $1,350 maximum) and crisis assistance (up to $2,000 year-round). Income must be at or below 60% State Median Income. Apply through floridaliheap.com or Hillsborough County Human Services.
Benefit paid directly to the utility company. Crisis assistance is available year-round for emergency situations.
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 Tampa, FL, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of Tampa Housing Rehabilitation & Renovation Program (HRRP) Up to $100,000
- City of Tampa Healthy Homes Program Up to $100,000
- Hillsborough County Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation (OOR) Program Up to $100,000
- My Safe Florida Home Wind Mitigation Grant Up to $10,000 (2:1 state match for moderate-income; full grant for low-income)
Key Details
- Up to $1,350 for heating/cooling bills; $2,000 crisis assistance
- Income limit: 60% State Median Income or 150% FPL
- May cover HVAC repair or replacement
- Cooling assistance Apr-Sep; heating Oct-Mar; crisis year-round
- Apply at floridaliheap.com or call 211
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: Heating: Oct 1-Mar 31; Cooling: Apr 1-Sep 30; Crisis: year-round
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for LIHEAP, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in Tampa, FL?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $1,350 cooling/heating; up to $2,000 crisis assistance. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for LIHEAP, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in Tampa?
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 Tampa, FL?
Confirm the application route directly with Florida Department of Economic Opportunity / Hillsborough County Human Services; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 211. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Heating: Oct 1-Mar 31; Cooling: Apr 1-Sep 30; Crisis: year-round.
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