Check if you qualify for LIHEAP in Tennessee

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

For a household of 3, the income limit for LIHEAP in Tennessee is $4,424 a month ($53,084 a year), which is 60% of state median income.

Applications are processed by Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA).

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.

Tennessee Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Tennessee LIHEAP assist eligible low-income households in meeting the costs of home heating during winter and cooling during summer. LIHEAP prioritizes families with the lowest income that pay a high proportion of their income for home energy.

Applications are accepted year-round based on availability of funds. Eligible households may receive a one-time credit of up to $750, as long as funding is available.

Income eligible households are those at or below 60% of the State Median Income (SMI). Use the chart of household income limits below to see if you are eligible.

LIHEAP income limits by household size, Tennesseans
Household Size	Income Limit
1	$2,738
2	$3,581
3	$4,424
4	$5,266
5	$6,109
6	$6,952
7	$7,110
8	$7,268

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

How do I apply for LIHEAP in Tennessee?

Tennessee LIHEAP is administered through a network of 19 local agencies that reach all 95 counties. Application must be submitted online through the SmartSimple portal, along with all necessary forms.

Due to federal funding processes, local agencies may place eligible applicants on a waiting list until funds are made available to the state.

Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA)
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
(800) 228-8432