Check if you qualify for LIHEAP in Texas
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For a household of 3, the income limit for LIHEAP in Texas is $3,415 a month ($40,980 a year), which is 150% 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.
Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)
Texas’ Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is a utility assistance program available to help eligible Texas households with their utility bills, particularly those with the lowest incomes and the highest home energy costs.
Eligible households may receive a one-time credit of up to $2,400 in utility assistance.1 As funding is limited, households that include young children, elderly or disabled members are given first priority.
What is the income limit for utility assistance in Texas?
CEAP serves low income households with incomes at or below 150% of the federal poverty level (FPL) or about $3,415 per month for a three-person household in Texas.
| 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 |
How do I apply for CEAP in Texas?
CEAP is available in each of the 254 Texas counties. If you need assistance with utility bills, call (877) 399-8939 to find the local CEAP service provider nearest you.
Applications are accepted year-round until funds are exhausted. Funds are prioritized for vulnerable households, including older adults, people with disabilities, and families with young children.
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)
(877) 399-8939
Sources & notes
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Footnotes
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The maximum benefit amount per household is $12,300 per program year and could be reached if a household received up to $2,400 in Crisis Assistance, $2,400 in Utility Assistance, and a $7,500 repair or replacement of a heating or cooling unit or crisis-related purchase of portable air conditioning/window units/evaporative coolers and heating units. ↩
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- Ada Hu