Heating Assistance Programs

Neighborhood Programs

Because of an unforeseen family emergency or financial hardship, some people have difficulty paying their heating bills and may be eligible for heating assistance through one of these programs.

LIHEAP     Applications are taken Nov. 1 – Jan. 31 at Community Action Agencies

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program is designed to assist eligible low-income households pay for winter energy services. LIHEAP provides a one-time benefit to be used for energy bills. The amount of payment is determined by income, household size, fuel type and geographic location. LIHEAP is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Local agencies offer three types of energy assistance: LIHEAP (one-time payment); Emergency Heating Assistance; Weatherization Assistance Program. Eligibility is determined by the current year’s poverty guidelines. 

• Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership 208-522-5391 – Idaho Falls, Rexburg, St. Anthony, Rigby, Roberts.
• Southeastern Idaho Community Action Agency 208-232-1114 – Pocatello, Blackfoot, Soda Springs, Montpelier, American Falls. Closed on Fridays.
• South Central Community Action Partnership 208-736-0676 – Twin Falls, Rupert, Burley, Jerome, Hailey, Ketchum. Closed on Fridays.
• El-Ada Community Action Partnership 208-322-1242 – Boise, Mountain Home, Homedale
• Western Idaho Community Action Partnership 208-454-0675 – Caldwell, Nampa, Emmett, Payette, Weiser.

People Helping People – The Salvation Army partners with community assistance agencies to distribute funds to low-income families.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors – Neighbors showing that they care and rallying together to offer interim help with cold-weather heating bills.

Working Together to Keep Kids Warm – Intermountain Gas, the Idaho Steelheads and Baird’s Dry Cleaners have partnered to promote the Keep Kids Warm heating assistance fund for low-income families with children in the Treasure Valley Area.

Contributions to Project Share, Project Warmth and Keep Kids Warm are always accepted and appreciated.

 All proceeds benefit low-income households.