Check if you qualify for LIHEAP in Rhode Island

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

For a household of 3, the income limit for LIHEAP in Rhode Island is $5,844 a month ($70,124 a year), which is 60% of state median income.

Applications are processed by Rhode Island 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.

Rhode Island Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Rhode Island’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps income eligible families pay their heating bills. RIHEAP usually opens in October each year and runs through April.

Eligible households may receive a one-time credit of up to $861. In some emergency situations, crisis assistance is also available to help households in immediate danger of being without heat.

What is the income limit for heating assistance in Rhode Island?

Households are income-eligible for LIHEAP when the household’s gross income is equal to or less than 60% of the State Median Income (SMI) for their household size. The current guidelines are shown in the table below.

LIHEAP income limits by household size, Rhode Islanders
Household Size	Income Limit
1	$3,618
2	$4,731
3	$5,844
4	$6,957
5	$8,070
6	$9,183
7	$9,392
8	$9,600

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

How to apply for LIHEAP in Rhode Island?

LIHEAP applications in Rhode Island are accepted in person at your local Community Action Agency or online through RI Client Self-Intake Portal .

The application period runs from October 1, 2026, through April 15, 2027.

Rhode Island Department of Human Services
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
(855) 697-4347