LIHEAP Energy Assistance in Tennessee
Get help with heating, cooling, and energy bills through Tennessee's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
🏠LIHEAP in Tennessee
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee
- • Responsible for paying home energy costs
- • U.S. citizen or qualified alien
- • Must provide all required documentation
📝How to Apply in Tennessee
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 Tennessee
Find detailed information about LIHEAP offices, application assistance, and local energy resources in cities across Tennessee.
Adams
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Adamsville
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Afton
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Alamo
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Alcoa
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Alexandria
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Allardt
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Allons
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Allred
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Alpine
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Altamont
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Andersonville
Local LIHEAP office & resources
And 542 more cities in Tennessee
Apply for LIHEAP
Get help with your energy bills in Tennessee today.
LIHEAP in Tennessee
Emergency assistance available
Given to vulnerable households
Benefits paid to utility companies
Important Contacts
Tennessee LIHEAP Office
Call 2-1-1
National Energy Assistance Referral
1-866-674-6327
Crisis/Emergency
Contact local office immediately