LIHEAP Energy Assistance in Mississippi
Get help with heating, cooling, and energy bills through Mississippi's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
🏠LIHEAP in Mississippi
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi, 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 Mississippi
- • Responsible for paying home energy costs
- • U.S. citizen or qualified alien
- • Must provide all required documentation
📝How to Apply in Mississippi
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 Mississippi
Find detailed information about LIHEAP offices, application assistance, and local energy resources in cities across Mississippi.
Abbeville
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Aberdeen
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Ackerman
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Algoma
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Alligator
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Amory
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Anguilla
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Arcola
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Arkabutla
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Artesia
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Ashland
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Avalon
Local LIHEAP office & resources
And 432 more cities in Mississippi
Apply for LIHEAP
Get help with your energy bills in Mississippi today.
LIHEAP in Mississippi
Emergency assistance available
Given to vulnerable households
Benefits paid to utility companies
Important Contacts
Mississippi LIHEAP Office
Call 2-1-1
National Energy Assistance Referral
1-866-674-6327
Crisis/Emergency
Contact local office immediately