Low Income Energy Assistance Program

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  1. What is the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program?

  2. Who is eligible for LIHEAP?

  3. How does it work?

  4. How can I apply for help with my utility bill?

  5. When can I apply and expect payment for heating assistance?

  6. How will I know if I am approved?

  7. How will I know if I am NOT approved?

  8. Since LIHEAP started a month later, will it also end a month later?

  9. Once I am approved, do I need to complete another application to get more help?

  10. Do I fill out an application every time I bring in a disconnect notice?

  11. I heat my home with electric heaters and use propane/gas only for cooking, can I claim electric as my heating source?

  12. When can I apply for the summer Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP)?

  13. I received heating assistance. Do I need to apply again for assistance through the summer ECIP?

  14. I mailed in my application with all requested information, how long will it take to process my application?

  15. What should I do if I moved after I submitted my application?

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