| LIHEAP Guidelines The Low Income Home Energy Assistance
Program (LIHEAP) provides utility payments to energy vendors on behalf
of eligible East Baton Rouge Parish residents. Utility payments
are made once in a twelve month period on a non-emergency basis,
contingent upon the availability of funds. Eligible individuals
must meet guidelines and/or receive Food Stamps, Medicaid, SSI, or
receive a Veteren's or Survivor's Pension.
| Size of Family |
Monthly Income Limit |
| 1 |
$1,074 |
| 2 |
$1,451 |
| 3 |
$1,829 |
| 4 |
$2,206 |
| 5 |
$2,584 |
| 6 |
$2,961 |
| 7 |
$3,339 |
| 8 |
$3,716 |
For family units with more than eight members, add $378.00
for each additional member.
Any customers who have received LIHEAP Service (regular or (TANF-
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families)) in the last 12 months is not
eligible until 12 months from the date that the last service delivery
has passed.
Applications will be taken during the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 12:30
p.m., Monday thru Thursday at the respective application sites.
Interested customers should apply at the appropriate site based on
their zip code. (See Community Center Locations)
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