The mission of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is to assist low income households, particularly those with the lowest incomes that pay a high proportion of household income for home energy, primarily in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

The authorization by Congress provides that an eligible household's income must not exceed the greater of 150 percent of the poverty level or 60 percent of the State median income. Grantees may not set income eligibility standards below 110 percent of the poverty level, but they may give priority to those households with the highest home energy costs or needs in relation to income.

FAQS

Am I eligible for LIHEAP?

You may be eligible if you receive cash assistance from the State, your household receives Food Stamps or State Administered General Assistance (SAGA).  Eligibility is based on household income and asset guidelines.  To view the guidelines for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) and the Contingency Heating Assistance Program (CHAP), click here .

Where do I apply?

There are 13 Community Action Agencies in the State of Connecticut that process applications for Energy Assistance.

The Community Action Committee of Danbury, Inc . (203) 748-5422

New Opportunities, Inc. (Waterbury area) (203) 756-8151

Bristol Community Organization, Inc. (860) 582-7490

Human Resources Agency of New Britain, Inc. (860) 223-2288

Community Renewal Team, Inc. (Hartford area) (860) 560-5800 or 1-800-798-3805;
(Middletown area) (860) 347-4465 ext.223 or 224

ACCESS, Inc. (Willimantic - Danielson area) (860) 450-7423

Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. (Norwich-New London area) (860) 425-6681

New Opportunity for Greater Meriden (203) 235-0278 (sponsored by New Opportunities, Inc.)

Community Action Agency of New Haven, Inc. (203) 387-7700

TEAM, Inc. (Derby-Ansonia-Shelton area) (203) 736-5420

Action for Bridgeport Community Development, Inc. (203) 384-6904

Norwalk Economic Opportunity Now, Incorporated (203) 899-2484

CTE, Inc. (Stamford area) (203) 352-4846

There are several numbers you can call if you have questions, your local Community Action Agency; the Department of Social Services' winter heating assistance line at 1-800-842-1132, or my District Office at 203-562-3718.

You can also visit the Department of Social Services' website , for additional criteria and information.