LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance (Virginia)
Virginia Department of Social Services
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance (Virginia) in its Virginia Beach, VA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Virginia's LIHEAP program provides seasonal energy bill assistance and emergency crisis funds to income-eligible households. Benefits are applied directly to utility accounts and administered through local Departments of Social Services. Virginia Beach residents apply through the Virginia Beach DSS. The Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) provides year-round emergency assistance for households facing shutoff or equipment failure.
Typical heating season benefit for qualifying Virginia Beach household
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 Virginia Beach, VA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Virginia Beach Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program (OORP) Grants up to $30,000; additional forgivable loan if costs exceed
- Virginia Beach Manufactured (Mobile) Home Rehabilitation Program Grant amount varies by project scope
- Virginia Housing, Granting Freedom Accessibility Grant Up to $8,000 per residence
- VA HISA Grant, Home Improvements & Structural Alterations Up to $6,800 (service-connected) or $2,000 (non-service-connected)
Key Details
- Seasonal energy bill assistance for income-qualified households
- Income at or below 150% Federal Poverty Level
- Benefits applied directly to utility account
- Crisis Intervention Program available year-round for emergencies
- Apply through Virginia Beach DSS; call 2-1-1 for referrals
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: Seasonal, heating season October-November; crisis assistance year-round; call 2-1-1
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance (Virginia) in Virginia Beach, VA?
The Grant Map record states: Benefit varies; typically $200-$600 per season applied to utility bill. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance (Virginia) in Virginia Beach?
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 (Virginia) in Virginia Beach, VA?
Confirm the application route directly with Virginia Department of Social Services; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 855-635-4370. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Seasonal, heating season October-November; crisis assistance year-round; call 2-1-1.
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