LIHEAP Energy Assistance in North Carolina
Get help with heating, cooling, and energy bills through North Carolina's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
🏠LIHEAP in North Carolina
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina
- • Responsible for paying home energy costs
- • U.S. citizen or qualified alien
- • Must provide all required documentation
📝How to Apply in North Carolina
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 North Carolina
Find detailed information about LIHEAP offices, application assistance, and local energy resources in cities across North Carolina.
Aberdeen
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Advance
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Ahoskie
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Alamance
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Albemarle
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Albertson
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Alexander
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Alexis
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Alliance
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Almond
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Altamahaw
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Andrews
Local LIHEAP office & resources
And 752 more cities in North Carolina
Apply for LIHEAP
Get help with your energy bills in North Carolina today.
LIHEAP in North Carolina
Emergency assistance available
Given to vulnerable households
Benefits paid to utility companies
Important Contacts
North Carolina LIHEAP Office
Call 2-1-1
National Energy Assistance Referral
1-866-674-6327
Crisis/Emergency
Contact local office immediately