LIHEAP Energy Assistance in New Mexico
Get help with heating, cooling, and energy bills through New Mexico's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
🏠LIHEAP in New Mexico
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in New Mexico 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 New Mexico 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 New Mexico, 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 New Mexico
- • Responsible for paying home energy costs
- • U.S. citizen or qualified alien
- • Must provide all required documentation
📝How to Apply in New Mexico
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 New Mexico
Find detailed information about LIHEAP offices, application assistance, and local energy resources in cities across New Mexico.
Abiquiu
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Alamogordo
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Albuquerque
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Alcalde
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Algodones
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Alto
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Amalia
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Amistad
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Angel Fire
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Animas
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Anthony
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Anton Chico
Local LIHEAP office & resources
And 337 more cities in New Mexico
Apply for LIHEAP
Get help with your energy bills in New Mexico today.
LIHEAP in New Mexico
Emergency assistance available
Given to vulnerable households
Benefits paid to utility companies
Important Contacts
New Mexico LIHEAP Office
Call 2-1-1
National Energy Assistance Referral
1-866-674-6327
Crisis/Emergency
Contact local office immediately