The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps keep families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist families with energy costs. This important resource provides financial assistance to eligible households in managing costs associated with:

    Home Energy bills
    Energy Crisis
    Weatherization
    Repair or replacement of heaters or furnaces

Households may qualify for LIHEAP assistance for natural gas, wood, electricity, liquid propane/butane gas, and other energy-related services.

Individuals who have never received services may submit a Pre Application through the Common Web Portal (https://www.access.ms.gov/). This site is available nationwide, but services and funds are for residents of Mississippi only.

This office also assists with those applying for LIHEAP, Utility Assistance.

To receive services, the following are needed:

    Bill (for which assistance is needed)
    Photo Identification (individuals 18 and over)
    Social Security Cards (for all household members)
    Proof of income (for all household members)
    Unemployment/Child Support/SNAPS
    Signed Authorization (all household members 18 and older)
    Documents may be submitted by mail, email, fax or drop box.