FL Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

Administered by FL Department of Economic Opportunity · communityservices.fl.gov

Florida's LIHEAP helps low-income households pay energy bills and make energy efficiency improvements. In FL's climate, cooling costs are often the #1 emergency expense.

Eligibility requirements

✓FL resident
✓Income ≤150% FPL
✓Responsible for energy bills

Insider tip

Apply in summer — FL LIHEAP funds are often exhausted by August. Many counties open their waitlist in June. Apply June 1st.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at communityservices.fl.gov →

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Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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