New Mexico Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
New Mexico
What is New Mexico Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)?
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally-funded program that helps low-income households with their home energy bills. LIHEAP can help you stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer. By doing so, you can reduce the risk of health and safety problems (such as illness, fire, or eviction).
The New Mexico LIHEAP program may be able to offer you one or more of the following types of assistance:
- Bill payment assistance.
- Energy crisis assistance.
- Weatherization and energy-related home repairs.
Administration
New Mexico Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is administered by New Mexico.
Program Requirements
Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of New Mexico 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 have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $22,590 |
| 2 | $30,660 |
| 3 | $38,730 |
| 4 | $46,800 |
| 5 | $54,870 |
| 6 | $62,940 |
| 7 | $71,010 |
| 8 | $79,080 |
Application Details
What is the application process for New Mexico Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)?
To apply for LIHEAP online, please visit the YES New Mexico page.
For additional application information, visit the Apply for Benefits page.
Contact Info
(800) 283-4465