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Washington LIHEAP

Check if you qualify for LIHEAP in Washington

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

Applications are processed by Washington State Department of Commerce.

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.

Washington Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Washington LIHEAP assists eligible low-income households in Washington in meeting their immediate home energy needs. Eligible households receive a one-time credit of up to $1,250 deposited directly into their utility accounts. 1

The actual benefit amount is determined by several factors, including:

  • Household size
  • Total household income
  • Type of housing
  • The household’s energy usage over the previous 12 months

LIHEAP is designed to help these families keep their heat on, especially those households that are most vulnerable, such as the elderly, the disabled, and households with young children.

What is the income limit for LIHEAP in Washington State?

In Washington State, LIHEAP assists households whose incomes are at or below 150% of the federal poverty level. That’s about $3,415 per month for a family of three to qualify.

LIHEAP income limits by household size, Washingtonians
Household SizeIncome 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 to apply for LIHEAP in Washington State?

To apply for LIHEAP, you must schedule an appointment with local agency that offers services in your area.2 The program year runs from October 1 through September 30.

Washington State Department of Commerce
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
(360) 725-2857

Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. On June 1, 2020, DOEE began providing emergency utility assistance to residents who owe $250 or more on a utility account. ↩

  2. Use the county map  provided to choose your county and locate the appropriate agency. ↩

SingleMotherGuide.com is an independent website and is not affiliated with any government agency. Program amounts and income limits are compiled from official federal and state sources, which are cited on the page, and are reviewed periodically and updated as those sources change.

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.

Figures on this page are compiled from the public sources cited above and may change; refer to the cited sources for the most current information.

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