Check if you qualify for LIHEAP in Hawaii

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For a household of 3, the income limit for LIHEAP in Hawaii is $5,815 a month ($69,784 a year), which is 60% of state median income.

Applications are processed by Hawaii Department of Human 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.

Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program (H-HEAP)

Hawaii HEAP helps pay home heating or cooling costs for low-income households, particularly those with the lowest incomes and the highest home energy costs, through either:

Energy Credit (EC)

To help eligible low-income households offset the cost of their regular home energy bills, such as electricity or gas, by providing a one-time credit applied directly to the utility account.

Applications for Energy Credit (EC) are accepted during the month of June only. Applications for the program year are currently closed and will re-open in June 1, 2027.

Energy Crisis Intervention (ECI)

For households facing an immediate energy-related crisis, such as receiving a utility shutoff or disconnection notice from the utility company.

Unlike EC, applications for Energy Crisis Intervention (ECI) are accepted year-round. Eligible households may receive a one-time credit of up to $700.

What is the income limit for HEAP in Hawaii?

H-HEAP serves those with a household income of no more than 60% of the State Median Income (SMI). That’s about $5,815 per month for a family of three.

LIHEAP income limits by household size, Hawaiians
Household Size	Income Limit
1	$3,600
2	$4,708
3	$5,815
4	$6,923
5	$8,031
6	$9,138
7	$9,346
8	$9,554

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

How do I apply for HEAP in Hawaii?

Applications for HEAP are handled locally through agencies such as Honolulu Community Action Program (HCAP) on Oʻahu or Kōkua Kalihi Valley.

To apply for H-HEAP, contact the Hawaii LIHEAP Program Office to locate the Community Action Agency that serves your island.

Hawaii Department of Human Services
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
(855) 643-1643