Please Note, LIHEAP Office Hours are 9AM – 4PM.
HOW WE HELP
LIHEAP (Low-Income Energy Assistance Program)
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low-income
households with fuel bills during the summer and winter months. Eligible households
receive a one-time benefit to help pay for their heating and cooling bills. Benefits are
paid directly to the utility or fuel company.
Please be reminded that eligibility for LIHEAP does NOT guarantee a benefit will be paid. LIHEAP funding is limited, and its availability is dependent on the number of clients that apply.
Heating Program
Runs from October 1 to March 3. Catholic Charities starts accepting applications in July.
eligability
LIHEAP is available to individuals and families, whether they own or rent. See if you
qualify.
ASSIST is a website that allows individuals and community-based organizations access to screen and apply for a broad range of social service programs. Click here for more information.
* Please be aware all applications must be completely filled, signed and dated, along with all the necessary documents needed, to determine eligibility. Submission of incomplete applications can delay processing of application.
How to apply
Catholic Charities is a statewide administrator for LIHEAP. Apply at one of the three
county offices or apply online.
Required Documents and Forms
Documents
- Social Security Cards for all household members 6 months or older
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship (U.S. Birth Certificate, Naturalization Papers)
- Proof of Qualified Alien Status
- Photo Identification with proof of current address
- Copy of utility bills (electric, gas, propane, etc.)
- Lease, if renter, or proof of home ownership
- 3 months of income documentation for all adults in the household
- Paystubs
- SSI/SSD Award Letter
- Pension
- TANF
- Unemployment
- Child Support
Forms
find us
For more information, please contact the Catholic Charities location nearest you between 9am – 4pm.
New Castle County Office
Kent County Office
Sussex County Office
404 S Bedford Street, Suite 9 Georgetown, Delaware 19947
More Information
Delaware Utility Relief Fund/Delmarva Power Customer Relief Fund- Energize
Delaware energizedelaware.org
To report cases of suspected waste, fraud, and abuse, click here
LIHEAP is funded by the United States Department of Health and Human Services
through the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of State
Service Centers, and the Office of Community Services (HHS/DHSS/DSSC/OCS).
