Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Applications for LIHEAP are open as of October 1, 2025.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is also known as the Fuel Assistance Program. This federally funded program helps income-eligible households pay their energy bills. Eligibility is based on your household size and annual household income. Household income cannot exceed 60% of the estimated State Median Income. Use this eligibility tool to see if you qualify for LIHEAP.
| Household Size | Maximum Annual Income Limit |
|---|---|
| 1 | $51,777 |
| 2 | $67,709 |
| 3 | $83,641 |
| 4 | $99,573 |
| 5 | $115,504 |
| 6 | $131,436 |
| 7 | $134,423 |
| 8 | $137,410 |
| 9 | $140,397 |
| 10 | $143,385 |
HEAP applications open October 1, 2025 for the upcoming heating season (November 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026). You can apply online at https://toapply.org/MassLIHEAP or contact your local Fuel Assistance Agency, which you can find on the MASSCAP website.
For questions about LIHEAP, please call the Massachusetts Heat Line toll-free at 1-800-632-8175.
If you qualify for LIHEAP, you may also be eligible to receive a discount rate on your energy bill.
Learn more about our Tiered Discount Rate program.