Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
California Department of Community Services and Development
Once-a-year energy bill help and crisis assistance if funds remain
Once-a-year help paying an energy bill, plus crisis help and some weatherization, through local CSD providers.
What you could receive
Once-a-year energy bill help and crisis assistance if funds remain
LIHEAP can make a once-a-year bill payment (HEAP), provide emergency crisis help (ECIP), and offer weatherization. There is no statewide published dollar benefit. Income uses CSD’s 2026 monthly table based on 60% of state median income; this site does not encode that table as one number. Apply through a local service provider, not a single statewide form. Funds are limited.
Who may qualify
Not every requirement is listed here. Confirm the full rules with the program administrator.
Location / service area
Statewide in California
Important requirements
Purchase timing requirement is unclear. Confirm with the program administrator.
Timing / preapproval
Preapproval required
Last verified: Sep 6, 2026 · Confidence: High
Official sources
Eligibility is based on published program information and the details you provide. Program rules, funding and availability can change. Always confirm eligibility with the official program administrator.