RESOURCE ALERT | DOEE's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
DOEE assists income-eligible District households with heating and cooling energy costs through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). 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.
Additionally, residents may apply for the Utility Discount Program in order to receive a reduced rate on their utility costs. To learn more, please visit the Utility Discount Program.
How to apply online:
How to apply via the mail:
Print and complete this application along with copies of the documents listed below (translated appliactions attached below).
Mail the application to:
Attn: Energy Assistance
1200 First Street NE, 5th Floor
Washington DC, 20002
Submit the following documents:
Your service disconnection notice or a letter from the utility company that states the service has been disconnected (if applicable);
Your most recent utility bills (or a copy);
A government-issued photo ID;
Proof of income for everyone in your home who receives income; and
Social Security cards for everyone in your home.
Income Guidelines for FY21 (October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021)
Customers who receive assistance with their energy bills through LIHEAP are automatically eligible to receive a free Home Energy Kit from the DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU). Home Energy Kits include six energy-efficient LED light bulbs, a smart power strip, and a bathroom faucet aerator, and will help you reduce your energy use and your carbon footprint. Request a Home Energy Kit.