Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)
Wisconsin
What is Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)?
Wisconsin's Division of Energy Services oversees the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP). This includes the federally-funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Public Benefits Energy Assistance Program.
WHEAP provides financial assistance to help eligible households pay a portion of their heating and electric energy costs. Eligible households may receive a benefit payment once per heating season (October 1 through May 15), and crisis assistance funds and help for non-operating furnaces and heating systems may also be available.
The amount of the benefit payment depends on household size, income level, and energy costs. WHEAP is administered locally through county social services offices, tribal governments, and private non-profit agencies in each county in Wisconsin.
Administration
Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) is administered by Wisconsin.
Program Requirements
Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Wisconsin 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 | $36,734 |
| 2 | $48,037 |
| 3 | $59,339 |
| 4 | $70,642 |
| 5 | $81,945 |
| 6 | $93,247 |
| 7 | $95,367 |
| 8 | $97,486 |
Application Details
What is the application process for Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)?
To apply for this program, please contact the local administering agency near you. You can find contact information for each county in Wisconsin by using the interactive map.
Contact Info
1-866-432-8947