LIHEAP Energy Assistance in Alaska
Get help with heating, cooling, and energy bills through Alaska's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
🏠LIHEAP in Alaska
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in Alaska helps eligible households pay for home energy services including heating, cooling, and weatherization improvements.
Program Benefits
- • Heating assistance payments
- • Cooling assistance payments
- • Emergency energy assistance
- • Weatherization services
Application Period
LIHEAP applications in Alaska typically open in fall/winter for heating assistance and spring/summer for cooling assistance. Contact your local office for specific dates.
✅Eligibility Requirements
Income Guidelines
In Alaska, LIHEAP eligibility is generally based on household income at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level or 60% of State Median Income, whichever is higher.
Priority is given to households with:
- • Children under 6 years old
- • Adults 60 years or older
- • Individuals with disabilities
- • High energy burden relative to income
- • Households facing energy crisis or shut-off notice
Residency Requirements
- • Must be a resident of Alaska
- • Responsible for paying home energy costs
- • U.S. citizen or qualified alien
- • Must provide all required documentation
📝How to Apply in Alaska
Find Local Office
Locate your local LIHEAP office from the list below
Gather Documents
Collect required documents and information
Submit Application
Apply in person, by mail, or online
Required Documents
Identity & Household
- • Photo ID for applicant
- • Social Security cards for all household members
- • Birth certificates for children
- • Proof of residence
Income & Bills
- • Income verification for all household members
- • Recent utility bills
- • Shut-off notice (if applicable)
- • Bank statements
🏢Local LIHEAP Offices in Alaska
Find detailed information about LIHEAP offices, application assistance, and local energy resources in cities across Alaska.
Adak
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Akiachak
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Akiak
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Akutan
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Alakanuk
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Aleknagik
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Allakaket
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Ambler
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Anaktuvuk Pass
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Anchor Point
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Anchorage
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Anderson
Local LIHEAP office & resources
And 217 more cities in Alaska
Apply for LIHEAP
Get help with your energy bills in Alaska today.
LIHEAP in Alaska
Emergency assistance available
Given to vulnerable households
Benefits paid to utility companies
Important Contacts
Alaska LIHEAP Office
Call 2-1-1
National Energy Assistance Referral
1-866-674-6327
Crisis/Emergency
Contact local office immediately