Check if you qualify for LIHEAP in North Carolina
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For a household of 3, the income limit for LIHEAP in North Carolina is $2,960 a month ($35,516 a year), which is 130% of the federal poverty level.
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.
North Carolina Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
North Carolina’s Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a federally-funded program that provides for a one-time payment to help eligible households pay their heating and cooling bills.
Benefits range from $300 to $500, depending on household income and energy costs. Priority is given to households with elderly members, disabled members, and/or households with young children.
Families and individuals experiencing a heating or cooling related crisis may apply for assistance through the Crisis Intervention Program (CIP). 1
What is the income limit for LIEAP in North Carolina?
North Carolina set its eligibility for heating and cooling assistance at 130% of the federal poverty level. For a family of three, that’s about $2,960 per month.
| Household Size | Income Limit |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,729 |
| 2 | $2,344 |
| 3 | $2,960 |
| 4 | $3,575 |
| 5 | $4,190 |
| 6 | $4,806 |
| 7 | $5,421 |
| 8 | $6,036 |
How do I apply for LIHEAP in NC?
Contact your local DSS office 2 for the application dates and for additional information on LIEAP. Applications can also be submitted online through ePASS .
Households with a Native American adult living in any of the counties listed below should apply through the corresponding agency:
| Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson and Scotland counties | Apply here |
| Cherokee, Graham, Haywood, Jackson and Swain counties | Apply here |
Households including a person aged 60 or older or disabled persons are eligible to sign up for assistance starting on December 1, 2026. All other households may apply from January 2, 2027 to March 31, 2027 or until available funds are depleted.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
(800) 662-7030
Sources & notes
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Footnotes
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Applicants can complete a CIP application by mail, email, fax or drop-off at their local DSS . ↩
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Each of North Carolina’s 100 counties has a local social services agency. Select a county on the map to view the respective agency. ↩
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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.
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- Ada Hu