Energy assistance (LIHEAP)
Your next step
Find the agency that serves your county
There is no statewide application. Everything runs through the local agency for your county, and each one has its own scheduling process and open dates.
Save this application
Save it to your account to check off documents, add dates, and get renewal reminders. Free, and we take no referral fees.
The steps
- Not started
- Finding your local agency
- Appointment booked
- Gathering documents
- Submitted
- Verifying your information
- Approved
Documents to gather
- Photo ID
- Proof of income for everyone in the household
- Social Security numbers for household members
- Proof of your current address
- Current heating bill and electric bill, including account numbers
- Rent or mortgage statement, or landlord verification if heat is included in your rent
Do not type Social Security, bank, or Medicare numbers here. This checklist is only a reminder of what to gather for the agency.
How to apply
- County provider locator Open
Select your county to get the serving agency's contact details and scheduling instructions.
- By appointment at your local Community Action Agency
- Commerce, program information only 360-725-2857
This line cannot take your application. Use it for general questions only.
Talk to a person
Free help is available. These lines are staffed by people who do this every day.
- Community Living Connections: 1-855-567-0252
- SHIBA, free Medicare help: 1-800-562-6900
This is general information, not legal or financial advice. The agency that runs each program makes the final decision.