Benefits · Energy Assistance
How to apply for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services (administered by county DSS)
Who it's for
LIEAP is North Carolina's heating-assistance program (federally funded by LIHEAP). It makes a one-time payment directly to your heating vendor to help with winter heating costs. Households that include someone age 60 or older, or a person with a disability receiving services through the Division of Aging, can apply starting December 1; everyone else can apply January 1 through March 31, or until funds run out. Income must be at or below 130% of the federal poverty level. Apply at ePASS or your county DSS.
Income must be at or below 130% of the federal poverty level. Households with a member age 60+ or a disabled person receiving Division of Aging services get an earlier application window (starting December 1), not a higher income limit. This is a one-time annual benefit paid to your heating vendor, applied for through your county DSS while funds last (the general window is January 1 - March 31). The agency makes the final determination.
What you'll need
- Photo ID
- Proof of household income
- Social Security number(s)
- A recent heating bill or vendor account information
- Proof of citizenship/eligible immigration status
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-800-662-7030
Renewals
annual
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Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.