Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible low-income families with home heating costs.
The program partially pays the cost of natural gas, electricity, propane, fuel oil, coal, wood, or other fuel sources.
The program also covers:
- Weatherization services (insulation, weather stripping around doors and windows, etc.)
- Furnace cleaning, repair, and replacement
- Chimney cleaning and inspection
- Emergency assistance
Who Qualifies
Eligibility is based on a household's income to ensure help goes to those most in need.
A household’s income must be at or below 60 percent of North Dakota’s median income and within these limits.
| Household Size | Income | Monthly Income |
| 1 | $33,407 | $2,783 |
| 2 | $43,686 | $3,640 |
| 3 | $53,965 | $4,497 |
| 4 | $64,245 | $5,353 |
| 5 | $74,524 | $6,210 |
| 6 | $84,803 | $7,066 |
| 7 | $86,730 | $7,227 |
| 8 | $88,658 | $7,388 |
| 9 | $90,585 | $7,548 |
| 10 | $92,512 | $7,709 |
| 11 | $94,440 | $7,870 |
| 12 | $96,367 | $8,030 |
(Income limits effective Oct. 1, 2022 through Sept. 30, 2023)
Both homeowner and renter households are eligible for the program. Individual tribal LIHEAP programs serve tribal members living on reservations in the state.
How to Apply
- APPLY Online: Complete and submit an application online. The completed application will be directed to the appropriate Human Services Zone office (formerly known as county social service offices).
- APPLY Locally or by Mail: 1) Complete the fillable Energy Assistance Application, 2) print and sign it, and 3) return it to your local human service zone office in person or by mail. IMPORTANT: You must have the ability to print in order to use this option.
- WHEN TO APPLY: Applications are accepted between Oct. 1 through May 31 during regular business hours.
Additional LIHEAP Information
IMPORTANT - For information about LIHEAP, please visit our new Health and Human Services website at https://www.hhs.nd.gov/liheap
NOTE: To determine if you qualify for public assistance programs in North Dakota, you must apply and follow North Dakota's application process. Contact your local human service zone office.
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Click this button to submit an APPEAL REQUEST online (to appeal a decision about your LIHEAP application or case) |
LIHEAP Vendor Information
For information on becoming a LIHEAP vendor, email dhsliheapsys@nd.gov or call 701-328-3513 and select option 6 for LIHEAP.
Contact
For more information on program benefits and eligibility, contact your local human service zone office or the department.
Economic Assistance Policy Division
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
600 E. Boulevard Ave., Dept 325
Bismarck, ND 58505-0250
Phone: (701) 328-2332
Toll Free: (800) 755-2716
ND Relay TTY: (800) 366-6888, 711 (TTY)
dhseap@nd.gov
Related Links
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Clearinghouse Website (Under Construction)
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Federal Website
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