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

1

Find Local Office

Locate your local LIHEAP office from the list below

2

Gather Documents

Collect required documents and information

3

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

Apply for LIHEAP

Get help with your energy bills in New Mexico today.

LIHEAP in New Mexico

Year-Round

Emergency assistance available

Priority

Given to vulnerable households

Direct Pay

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