South Dakota Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
South Dakota
What is South Dakota Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)?
The South Dakota Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) provides financial assistance to low income South Dakota households to pay their home heating bills.
Energy assistance does not pay the full cost of a family's home heating. The program assists those families who would otherwise be unable to pay the cost of their home heating. Maximum payments for the lowest income households are approximately 70 percent of the entire heating cost.
No household is automatically eligible. All households must apply, showing proof of income and home heating costs. To be eligible, a household's total gross income may not exceed maximum income guidelines and the household must be responsible for paying home heating costs. Energy assistance payments will be made to energy suppliers.
Energy assistance money will be distributed on a first-come basis. Applicant eligibility and assistance amount are calculated according to household size, income, type and cost of heating and geographical location of household.
Administration
South Dakota Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is administered by South Dakota.
Program Requirements
Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of South Dakota 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 | $26,355 |
| 2 | $35,770 |
| 3 | $45,185 |
| 4 | $54,600 |
| 5 | $64,015 |
| 6 | $73,430 |
| 7 | $82,845 |
| 8 | $92,260 |
Application Details
What is the application process for South Dakota Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)?
To apply for the low income energy assistance program visit the Online Application page.
Contact Info
800-233-8503