**We will no longer be accepting applications for the Energy Assistance Crisis Program after May 22nd, 2026. The next season is scheduled to begin in November 2026.

LIHEAP Crisis Assistance is available year-round, as funding allows, to alleviate a crisis situation for households that have received a disconnect notice or are facing disconnection of services with heat or electric services. Eligibility guidelines are: 60% of the State Median Income for household sizes 1-7 and 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for household sizes 8+ based on income from the prior month; being at risk of disconnect/disconnected with utility services; and/or an inability to maintain payment arrangements with utility company.

Family Size	Monthly Income Limit
1	$2,736.25
2	$3,578.17
3	$4,420.08
4	$5,262.08
5	$6,104.00
6	$6,945.92
7	$7,103.75
8	$6,768.75
Each additional member	$687.50

**Participants may not receive more than one crisis payment within the same Program Year (October 1-September 30).

English Application,     English Addendum page for additional household members. 
Spanish Application,    Spanish Addendum

REQUIRED documentation for Energy Assistance Crisis includes:

• Completed and signed Energy Assistance application
• Social Security cards and dates of birth for every household member
• ID or US Passport (or other form of identification) for the applicant
• Gross income from the previous month for every household member
• Disconnect/final notice from utility vendor

Email or Mail your completed application to your local office:

Energy Assistance Locations