Energy Assistance
> New Mexico Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Program Description:
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assists eligible New Mexico residents and families with their heating and cooling costs. LIHEAP is Federally funded through the Department of Health and Human Services. The Federal government establishes funding levels annually.
General Program Requirements:
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of New Mexico, you must need financial assistance for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $16,245 if one person lives in the household; $21,855 if two people live in the household; $27,465 if three people live in the household; $33,075 if four people live in the household; $38,685 if five people live in the household; $44,295 if six people live in the household; $49,905 if seven people live in the household; $55,515 if eight people live in the household; and $61,125 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $5,610 for each additional person in the home.
Status
Active
Loan Terms:
Not Applicable
Application Process:
To apply for this program, please contact the local administering agency near you:
http://www.hsd.state.nm.us/isd/fieldoffices.html
Program Contact Information:
Please visit the New Mexico Human Services Department-Income Support Division web site for more information on LIHEAP:
http://www.hsd.state.nm.us/isd/liheap.html
Public inquires can be made toll-free at:
800-283-4465
You can also download a LIHEAP application directly from the Web at:
http://www.hsd.state.nm.us/pdf/lhp_602.pdf
Managing Agency:
New Mexico
http://www.state.nm.us
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