Massachusetts Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Massachusetts
What is Massachusetts Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)?
The Massachusetts Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) (Fuel Assistance) provides eligible households with help in paying winter heating bills. The program pays benefits of fixed amounts based on household income. An additional benefit is available to eligible households having a high-energy burden. Local administering agencies determine household eligibility based on several factors including annualized income and the number of members in the household. The agency then will make payments towards the heating bills to the primary heat source vendor (oil, propane, wood or coal dealer, or gas or electric utility). Special provisions are made for those households whose heat is included in their rent and those living in subsidized housing.
Administration
Massachusetts Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is administered by Massachusetts.
Program Requirements
Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Massachusetts 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 | $49,197 |
| 2 | $64,334 |
| 3 | $79,471 |
| 4 | $94,608 |
| 5 | $109,746 |
| 6 | $124,883 |
| 7 | $127,721 |
| 8 | $130,560 |
Application Details
What is the application process for Massachusetts Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)?
If you are a first-time applicant, you'll need to apply in person at the fuel assistance agency in your area. Locate your fuel assistance agency on the Department of Housing and Community Development Resource Locator page.