Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for Administrators

ANNOUNCEMENT:

DRAFT LIHEAP State Model Plan
LIHEAP Eligible Income Matrix

Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA)
Notice of Public Hearing
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Model Plan

THDA invites public comment on the proposed Program Year 2026 LIHEAP Model Plan. LIHEAP provides energy assistance to income-eligible households across Tennessee to help reduce the burden of home energy costs.

In accordance with federal requirements, THDA will hold a public hearing to provide an opportunity for stakeholders, community members, and interested parties to review and comment on the proposed Model Plan prior to submission to our Federal Partners.

Details of the Public Hearing:
Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Time: 9:00am
Teams Meeting Information: 
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        Meeting ID: 274 327 081 398 0 
        Passcode: JH6mf6cv 

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       +1 469-998-6047,,563174653# United States, Dallas 
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      Phone conference ID: 563 174 653# 

Written comments will also be accepted and must be submitted by Tuesday, July 22, 2025, to LIHEAP@THDA.org.

THDA encourages all interested parties to participate and provide input to help ensure the LIHEAP program continues to meet the needs of Tennessee households.

LIHEAP 2025 Program Information and Forms

• LI-01 LIHEAP Application
• LI-01 LIHEAP Application Spanish
• LI-02 Vendor Agreement
• LI-03 Self-Declare Zero Income
• LI-04 Poverty Income Guidelines
• LI-05 Landlord Agreement
• LI-05 Landlord Agreement Spanish
• LI-06 Self Employment Form
• LI-06 Self Employment Form Spanish
• LI-07 Assurance 16 Service & Usage Tracking Log
• LI-08 LIHEAP Reconciliation Report
• LI-09 LIHEAP Closeout Report
• LI-10 LIHEAP Budget-Amendment 2024
• LI-11 LIHEAP 2022 Invoice
• LIHEAP 25 Workshop Powerpoint
• LIHEAP 2025 Two Page Application
• LIHEAP Landlord Agreement Spanish Version
• LIHEAP Self Declaration Zero Income Spanish Version
• LIHEAP Flyer

Forms

• LIHEAP Authorized Signature Form

Guidance

• 2025 LIHEAP Policy Manual
• LIHEAP Memo 23-01
• LIHEAP Federal Regulations
  
• LIHEAP Q & A Guidance
• Operational Plan Template

Dear LIHEAP Grant Recipient,

As part of federal compliance, all federally funded recipients must ensure their program websites align with the following guidelines:

• Remove any ACF or HHS logos from your website.
• Add a disclaimer clarifying the relationship between your website and federal agencies. For example:

This website is supported by Grant Number [xyz] from the [ACF Office/Program] within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the [ACF Office/Program].

Additional Resource

LIHEAP Federal Resources

• LIHEAP Virtual Library
• LIHEAP Clearinghouse
• LIHEAP Assurances
• LIHEAP Annual Report

	U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Saver Web Site
	Telling Your Story : A Communications Guide A great little booklet we've written with tips on how you can effectively publicize the work you're doing within your community. As you increase awareness with the public and local officials, the greater support you will have, and the likelihood of gaining additional funding for future projects increases.
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Need more information?
Please send questions to LIHEAP@thda.org.