Check if you qualify for LIHEAP in Connecticut

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For a household of 3, the income limit for LIHEAP in Connecticut is $6,558 a month ($78,692 a year), which is 60% of state median income.

Applications are processed by Connecticut Department of Social Services.

This is an estimate: states can apply other rules, so check with your local LIHEAP agency. Limits are for the current federal fiscal year, October 1 through September 30.

Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is a federally funded program designed to help low-income households in Connecticut pay for their home heating costs during the winter.

Households are income-eligible for CEAP when their gross income is at or below 60% of the State Median Income (SMI) for their household size. The current income guidelines are shown in the table below.

LIHEAP income limits by household size, Connecticutters
Household Size	Income Limit
1	$4,060
2	$5,309
3	$6,558
4	$7,807
5	$9,056
6	$10,305
7	$10,539
8	$10,773

LIHEAP income guidelines for the current federal fiscal year, which runs from October 1 through September 30.

How much does energy assistance pay in CT?

Connecticut CEAP provides a minimum benefit of $75, with winter heating assistance of up to $645 available for vulnerable households that include elderly individuals, people with disabilities, or children under age 6.

How do I apply for energy assistance in CT?

Applications for CEAP are now being accepted through the CEAP online portal and in person at Community Action Agencies intake sites throughout the state .

Applications are accepted from September 1, 2026 until May 31, 2027, or until available funds are depleted.

Connecticut Department of Social Services
Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
(855) 626-6632