Check if you qualify for LIHEAP in Virginia

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

Applications are processed by Virginia Department of Social 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.

Virginia Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Virginia Energy Assistance Program (EAP) assist eligible low-income Virginia households in meeting the costs of home heating during the winter season and cooling during the summer months.

To be eligible, households must have a heating or cooling expense and gross monthly income may not exceed 150% of the federal poverty level.

The EAP consists of four (4) components:

Fuel Assistance

Fuel Assistance helps with home heating costs including late charges, delivery charges, installation charges, and connection or re-connection fees — up to $634 per household. Applications are accepted from the second Tuesday in October until the second Friday in November.

Crisis Assistance

Crisis Assistance is intended to assist households experiencing or at risk of experiencing a heating−related emergency, when no other resource is available.

Cooling Assistance

During the summer season, Cooling Assistance provides purchase or repair of cooling equipment or payment for electricity to operate cooling equipment. Payments range from as little as $50 to as much as $700. Applications are accepted June 15 through August 17.

Weatherization Assistance

Weatherization Assistance enables households to reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient. Program qualification is income-based and gives priority to the elderly, people with disabilities and family with children.

What is the income limit for cooling assistance in Virginia?

The maximum gross monthly income for cooling assistance is $1,995 for a one-person household and $3,415 for a household of three, before taxes.

LIHEAP income limits by household size, Virginians
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 do I apply for energy assistance in Virginia?

To screen for eligibility or apply online, visit CommonHelp or call the Enterprise Customer Service Center at (855) 635-4370 to apply over the phone.

Virginia Department of Social Services
Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
(855) 635-4370