LIHEAP State Programs
Complete guide to Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program resources in all 50 states
What is LIHEAP?
Learn about the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and how it can help with transportation costs
Program Overview
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low-income households with home energy costs. While primarily focused on heating and cooling assistance, many states offer transportation assistance as part of their LIHEAP programs.
Transportation Benefits
Transportation assistance through LIHEAP may include gas vouchers for essential travel, public transportation passes, or help with vehicle repairs. These benefits help families maintain employment and access essential services.
Program Funding
LIHEAP is federally funded but administered by states and tribal organizations. Each state sets its own eligibility requirements and benefit levels within federal guidelines.
How LIHEAP Transportation Assistance Works
Determine Eligibility
Check if your household income falls within your state’s LIHEAP guidelines. Most states set eligibility at 150% of the Federal Poverty Level or lower. Additional factors like household size and special circumstances may also be considered.
Apply for Benefits
Contact your state’s LIHEAP office to request an application. You’ll need to provide documentation of income, residency, and household composition. Many states offer online, mail-in, or in-person application options.
Receive Assistance
If approved, you’ll receive transportation assistance based on your state’s program. This may include gas vouchers, public transportation passes, or direct payments for vehicle repairs. Benefits are typically provided once per heating season and once per cooling season.
LIHEAP Programs by State
Alabama
Alabama’s LIHEAP program provides heating and cooling assistance. Transportation benefits may include gas vouchers for employment and medical needs.
Alaska
Alaska’s LIHEAP program focuses on heating assistance due to extreme weather. Limited transportation assistance may be available in urban areas.
Arizona
Arizona LIHEAP offers cooling assistance and limited transportation help for employment and medical appointments.
Arkansas
Arkansas LIHEAP provides heating and cooling assistance with transportation benefits for eligible households.
California
California’s LIHEAP program includes transportation assistance for employment and medical purposes. Gas vouchers and public transportation passes available.
Colorado
Colorado LEAP provides heating assistance with limited transportation benefits for eligible households.
Connecticut
Connecticut’s energy assistance program includes heating and cooling help with transportation benefits for employment.
Delaware
Delaware LIHEAP offers energy assistance with transportation benefits for eligible households.
Florida
Florida’s LIHEAP program provides cooling assistance and transportation help for employment, education, and medical needs.
Georgia
Georgia LIHEAP offers heating and cooling assistance with transportation benefits for eligible households.
Hawaii
Hawaii LIHEAP provides energy assistance with limited transportation benefits due to island geography.
Idaho
Idaho LIHEAP provides heating assistance with transportation benefits for eligible households.
Illinois
Illinois LIHEAP offers assistance with home energy costs and transportation. Gas vouchers for essential travel available.
Indiana
Indiana’s EAP provides energy assistance with transportation benefits for eligible households.
Iowa
Iowa LIHEAP provides heating assistance with transportation benefits for eligible households.
Kansas
Kansas LIEAP provides energy assistance with transportation benefits for eligible households.
Kentucky
Kentucky LIHEAP provides heating and cooling assistance with transportation benefits for eligible households.
Louisiana
Louisiana LIHEAP provides energy assistance with transportation benefits for eligible households.
Maine
Maine LIHEAP provides heating assistance with limited transportation benefits for eligible households.
Maryland
Maryland MEAP provides energy assistance with transportation benefits for eligible households.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts LIHEAP provides heating assistance with transportation benefits for eligible households.
Michigan
Michigan LIHEAP offers home heating assistance and transportation benefits. Gas vouchers and public transportation assistance available.
Minnesota
Minnesota EAP provides energy assistance with transportation benefits for eligible households.
Mississippi
Mississippi LIHEAP provides energy assistance with transportation benefits for eligible households.
Missouri
Missouri LIHEAP provides energy assistance with transportation benefits for eligible households.
Montana
Montana LIHEAP provides heating assistance with limited transportation benefits for eligible households.
Nebraska
Nebraska LIHEAP provides energy assistance with transportation benefits for eligible households.
Nevada
Nevada EAP provides energy assistance with transportation benefits for eligible households.
New Hampshire
New Hampshire LIHEAP provides heating assistance with limited transportation benefits for eligible households.
New Jersey
New Jersey LIHEAP provides heating and cooling assistance with transportation benefits for eligible households.
New Mexico
New Mexico LIHEAP provides heating and cooling assistance with transportation benefits for eligible households.
New York
New York HEAP includes regular and emergency benefits. Transportation assistance may include gas vouchers, public transportation passes, or vehicle repair help.
North Carolina
North Carolina LIHEAP provides heating and cooling assistance with transportation benefits for eligible households.
North Dakota
North Dakota LIHEAP provides heating assistance with limited transportation benefits for eligible households.
Ohio
Ohio LIHEAP provides heating assistance with transportation benefits for eligible households.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma LIHEAP provides heating and cooling assistance with transportation benefits for eligible households.
Oregon
Oregon LIHEAP provides heating assistance with limited transportation benefits for eligible households.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania LIHEAP provides heating assistance with transportation benefits for eligible households.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island LIHEAP provides heating assistance with limited transportation benefits for eligible households.
South Carolina
South Carolina LIHEAP provides heating and cooling assistance with transportation benefits for eligible households.
South Dakota
South Dakota LIHEAP provides heating assistance with limited transportation benefits for eligible households.
Tennessee
Tennessee LIHEAP provides heating assistance with transportation benefits for eligible households.
Texas
Texas offers CEAP, which includes transportation assistance for work, job training, and medical appointments. Gas vouchers and vehicle repair assistance available.
Utah
Utah HEAT provides heating assistance with limited transportation benefits for eligible households.
Vermont
Vermont LIHEAP provides heating assistance with limited transportation benefits for eligible households.
Virginia
Virginia LIHEAP provides heating and cooling assistance with transportation benefits for eligible households.
Washington
Washington LIHEAP provides heating assistance with limited transportation benefits for eligible households.
West Virginia
West Virginia LIHEAP provides heating assistance with limited transportation benefits for eligible households.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin LIHEAP provides heating assistance with transportation benefits for eligible households.
Wyoming
Wyoming LIHEAP provides heating assistance with limited transportation benefits for eligible households.
LIHEAP Application Process
Required Documentation
Proof of Identity
- Driver’s license or state ID
- Birth certificate
- Social Security card
- Passport or government-issued ID
Proof of Residency
- Utility bill (within last 30 days)
- Lease agreement or mortgage statement
- Property tax statement
- Letter from landlord
Proof of Income
- Pay stubs (last 30 days)
- Social Security award letter
- Unemployment benefits statement
- Prior year tax return
Proof of Household
- Birth certificates for children
- School enrollment records
- Marriage certificate
- Custody papers
Application Tips
- Apply early in the season before funds run out
- Make copies of all documents before submitting
- Fill out the application completely and accurately
- Include all household members in your application
- Follow up on your application status regularly
- Ask for help if you don’t understand something
Common Reasons for Denial
- Income exceeds eligibility limits
- Incomplete or incorrect application
- Missing required documentation
- Not a U.S. citizen or qualified alien
- Previous fraud or misrepresentation
- Exceeded benefit limits for the season
Frequently Asked Questions
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