Check if you qualify for LIHEAP in New Mexico

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

Applications are processed by New Mexico Health Care Authority.

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.

New Mexico Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

New Mexico’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assists eligible New Mexico residents and families with their heating and cooling costs.

The program provides assistance for regular energy bills, energy efficiency improvements (weatherization), and emergency situations through its crisis component.

What is the income limit for LIHEAP in New Mexico?

To be eligible, household income must be at or below 150% of the federal poverty level, which is about $3,415 per month for a family of three.

LIHEAP income limits by household size, New Mexicans
Household Size	Income Limit
1	$1,995
2	$2,705
3	$3,415
4	$4,125
5	$4,835
6	$5,545
7	$6,255
8	$6,965

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

How much does LIHEAP pay in New Mexico?

Eligible households may receive a one-time credit of up to $490 for heating, cooling, or crisis. Priority is given to households with the lowest incomes and the highest heating costs.

How do I apply for LIHEAP in New Mexico?

You can apply for LIHEAP online through Yes! New Mexico , or in person or by mail through your local Income Support Division (ISD) office. LIHEAP applications are accepted year-round, subject to the availability of federal funds.

New Mexico Health Care Authority
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
(800) 283-4465

For a listing of the nearest ISD offices, call
(505) 827-7250

Five tribes in New Mexico operate their own LIHEAP programs rather than applying through the state. These include the Navajo Nation, Jicarilla Apache Nation, Pueblo of Laguna, Pueblo of Nambe, and Pueblo of Zuni.

Eligible members of these tribes must apply directly through their tribal LIHEAP office instead of the state program, as benefit amounts and eligibility rules may differ from the state program. If your tribe does not run its own program, you can apply through Yes! New Mexico portal.