Receive Assistance With Your Utility Bills (LIHEAP)

Receive Bill Assistance

LIHEAP assists income-eligible District households with
heating and cooling energy costs.

Eligible households may receive energy bill assistance between $250 and $1,800 as a one-time regular energy assistance benefit. This benefit is based on household size, total household income, heating source, and type of dwelling.

DOEE also provides emergency utility assistance payments to households that are disconnected from utility service, have an oil tank at 5% or less of capacity, are of age fifty-five or older, and have received a disconnection notice. This is a one-time payment to a single utility and the payment will equal the amount owed, up to $750.

Residents may also apply for the Utility Discount Program in order to receive a reduced rate on their utility costs.

Additionally, homeowners who have fallen behind on mortgage and utility payments may qualify for monetary assistance through the DC Homeowner's Assistance Fund.

See full DC website for more information or to apply online.

You can also download forms here to get started.

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Request Free Home Repairs and New Appliances 

The DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) can also
fix an emergency break, do home repairs, and help reduce
your home’s utility costs. 

Click on this link to apply online.

You can also download forms here to get started.