Cómo solicitar Hillsborough EHEAP / Financial Assistance (Senior Energy + Crisis Aid) en Florida
Hillsborough County Social Services / Aging Services Department
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Hillsborough County administers both the senior-specific Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program (EHEAP) and the general Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) through its Social Services and Aging Services departments. EHEAP serves households with at least one member age 60+; LIHEAP serves all qualifying households. Both target households with gross income at or below 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Level or 60 percent of State Median Income (whichever is greater). Hillsborough prioritizes financial-assistance appointments for the most vulnerable populations — seniors 60+, school-age children, and people with disabilities — which is helpful because these programs are demand-constrained year-round. The county also provides emergency rent and mortgage assistance through the same intake. Apply by contacting the Community Resource Center Call Center at (813) 272-5220 to schedule an appointment; a staff member will help you complete the application. Walk-ins are accepted but appointments are recommended. As of July 1, 2026, EHEAP applications go through FloridaCommerce's LIHEAP provider network instead of the local aging agency: apply online at FloridaLIHEAP.com or through the local LIHEAP provider listed here.
Hillsborough EHEAP and LIHEAP are demand-constrained — appointments are typically required and priority goes to seniors 60+, school-age children, and people with disabilities. The income gate is 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Level or 60 percent of State Median Income (whichever is greater) — the $33,733 figure shown is Florida's 1-person 60% SMI figure, which is the higher of the two and therefore the one that binds; couples and larger households have higher limits. Apply through the Community Resource Center Call Center at (813) 272-5220 — they will schedule an appointment and help complete the application in person.
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- Government-issued photo ID for the applicant
- Proof of household income (pay stubs, Social Security award letter, SSA-1099) for the past 30 days
- Current utility bill
- Social Security cards for all household members
- Proof of Hillsborough County residency
Dónde solicitar
Solicite en línea: solicitud oficial
Por teléfono: 813-272-5220
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"Hola, llamo para preguntar sobre Hillsborough EHEAP / Financial Assistance (Senior Energy + Crisis Aid). Quisiera saber si puedo calificar, qué documentos necesito y si puedo solicitar en línea, por correo, por teléfono o en persona. Entiendo que podría necesitar Government-issued photo ID for the applicant, Proof of household income (pay stubs, Social Security award letter, SSA-1099) for the past 30 days, Current utility bill — ¿se requiere algo más? ¿Cuál es el mejor paso a seguir?"
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annual; demand-constrained, with priority for seniors 60+
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