North Carolina Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
North Carolina
What is North Carolina Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)?
The North Carolina Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) provides a one-time vendor payment to help eligible households pay their heating bills. The time frame to apply for this benefit is December 1st through March 31st of each year.
Administration
North Carolina Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is administered by North Carolina.
Program Requirements
Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of North Carolina 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 | $19,578 |
| 2 | $26,572 |
| 3 | $33,566 |
| 4 | $40,560 |
| 5 | $47,554 |
| 6 | $54,548 |
| 7 | $61,542 |
| 8 | $68,536 |
Beginning December 1st through January 31st of each year, priority in eligibility is given to households that contain persons age 60 and over or, a disabled person receiving a service through the North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services.
Application Details
What is the application process for North Carolina Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)?
To apply for this program, please contact the local administering agency near you.