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Nebraska LIHEAP

Check if you qualify for LIHEAP in Nebraska

Enter your household size and monthly income to see if you qualify for LIHEAP in Nebraska. Results are instant, nothing is stored.

For a household of 3, the income limit for LIHEAP in Nebraska is $3,415 a month ($40,980 a year), which is 150% of the federal poverty level.

Applications are processed by Nebraska Department of Health and 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.

Nebraska Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Nebraska LIHEAP helps eligible low-income Nebraska homeowners and renters in meeting the costs of home heating during winter and cooling during summer. Those with the lowest incomes and the highest cost for energy will get the most help paying their bills.

The heating season for LIHEAP begins October 1, 2026 and continues through March 31, 2027. Cooling assistance runs from from June 1 through August 31 each year, or when funding is exhausted.

In addition to regular energy assistance, LIHEAP also provides home weatherization and year-round crisis assistance to households threatened with a utility shutoff or have received a shutoff notice.

How much does LIHEAP pay in Nebraska?

Eligible households will receive a one-time payment between $154 to $1,050 depending upon household size, income, type of dwelling, and fuel type.

How do I apply for energy assistance in Nebraska?

Apply online through iServe Nebraska  or in person at a DHHS Office.1 If you do not have Internet access, call (800) 383-4278 to obtain a paper application.

Lincoln(402) 323-3900
Ohama(402) 595-1258
All other Nebraska communities(800) 383-4278

Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Locate a Public Assistance Office  in your area. ↩

SingleMotherGuide.com is an independent website and is not affiliated with any government agency. Program amounts and income limits are compiled from official federal and state sources, which are cited on the page, and are reviewed periodically and updated as those sources change.

The information is provided for general guidance and is not legal or financial advice. The administering agency makes the final determination of eligibility and benefit amounts. To report an error, please contact us.

Figures on this page are compiled from the public sources cited above and may change; refer to the cited sources for the most current information.

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