Check if you qualify for LIHEAP in West Virginia

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For a household of 3, the income limit for LIHEAP in West Virginia is $4,120 a month ($49,435 a year), which is 60% of state median income.

Applications are processed by West Virginia 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.

West Virginia Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

West Virginia LIEAP helps eligible low-income households with the cost of home heating during winter and cooling during summer, often through direct payments to utility companies on their behalf.

Eligible households may receive a one-time credit of up to $2,000 with priority given to the elderly, disabled and households with children.

To be eligible for LIEAP, you must be responsible for the cost of your home heating, and have a gross income at or below 60% of the State Median Income (SMI).

LIHEAP income limits by household size, West Virginians
Household Size	Income Limit
1	$2,550
2	$3,335
3	$4,120
4	$4,904
5	$5,689
6	$6,474
7	$6,621
8	$6,768

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

20% Utility Discount Program

The West Virginia Special Reduced Rate Service Program (SRRS) is no longer accepting applications due to depleted grant funds.

The 20% Utility Discount Program, also known as the Special Reduced Rate Service Program (SRRS), is a West Virginia state program that provides a 20% discount on gas, electric, and water bills for eligible participants.

You may be eligible if you are:

A recipient of SNAP benefits and over age 60
A recipient of Social Security Income (SSI) and over the age of 18
A recipient of WV WORKS

The program runs from November through March for gas and electric, and all year for water.

What is emergency LIEAP in WV?

Emergency LIEAP is available to households with little or no resources who are facing the loss of a primary heating source, such as a utility shutoff or fuel depletion.

To qualify:

Households using gas or electricity must provide a shutoff notice.
Households using bulk fuels (such as propane, fuel oil, kerosene, wood, or coal) must show that their fuel supply is low.
If a household already received a regular LIEAP payment, they must provide proof that the funds were used to purchase fuel.

Applications for Emergency LIEAP must be submitted in person at a local DHS office, where eligibility and the nature of the heating emergency can be verified.

How do I apply for LIEAP in WV?

Application forms may be obtained from local DHS offices, Community Action agencies, or senior centers when the program opens. Applications are also available online at WV PATH .

West Virginia Department of Human Services
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
(304) 205-6357