Sieda Community Action can help you qualify for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which offers partial assistance with heating bills for eligible households.

To qualify, your income must fall within certain guidelines based on family size and location:
    Income level: The lower your income, the more assistance you may receive.
    Family size: Larger families qualify for more assistance.
    Fuel type: Different fuel types (e.g., propane, electric) have different program rules.
    Other factors: Location, household composition, and energy needs might also be considered.

Benefits of LIHEAP:
    Reduced heating costs: Get help paying a portion of your winter heating bill.
    Protection from disconnection: If eligible, you'll be protected from having your heating and electricity disconnected until April 1st each year.
    Propane delivery assistance: If you use liquid propane for heating, you may qualify for propane delivery through this program.

Required Documents for LIHEAP:
Proof of Social Security Numbers for all household members
Most Recent Heating Bill
Most Recent Electric Bill
Proof of Income for All Household Members

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance program is called LIHEAP. They assist low income people and families with their heating and cooling bills. This program is therefore, a year long program that is available 12 months a year. To qualify for the LIHEAP assistance, you need to qualify. We provide the current Federal Poverty Rates nationwide below.

You are automatically qualified for LIHEAP assistance if you participate in the SNAP food stamps program, TANF Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or the SSI program through Social Security.

Mission Statement

Sieda Community Action works with communities to secure opportunities for people in need through advocacy, counseling, education, partnerships, and supportive services.With the strong foundation Sieda provides, individuals are more likely to become self-reliant and contribute positively to their families and communities.”*

*From the Sieda Community Action Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) website

Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2024

Persons In Family	Earnings (100% Fed Poverty Guideline)
1	$15,060
2	$20,440
3	$25,820
4	$31,200
5	$36,580
6	$41,960
7	$47,340
8	$52,720

*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get legal aid from some offices, they use a sliding fee scale. When they use a sliding fee scale, the 100% rate can be different than 100%. In those cases, using for example a 200% federal poverty level, you will only need double the 100% number listed above to 200%.

User questions & answers

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