To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Rhode Island and you must need financial assistance with home energy costs.
A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as SNAP, SSI, TANF, automatically meets the eligibility requirement.
In order to qualify, you must also have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below 60 percent of the State Median Income:
Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
---|---|
1 | $34,040 |
2 | $44,513 |
3 | $54,987 |
4 | $65,460 |
5 | $75,934 |
6 | $86,408 |
7 | $88,371 |
8 | $90,335 |
If you would like information on how and where to apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and/or other services that may be available to you, call your local community action agency.
For more information on this program, please visit the HEAP Program Information page.