Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
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:
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 274 327 081 398 0
Passcode: JH6mf6cv
Dial in by phone
+1 469-998-6047,,563174653# United States, Dallas
Find a local number
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.
What is LIHEAP?
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded grant program created by the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1981. The program aims to assist low income households, primarily those who pay a high proportion of household income on home energy, in meeting their immediate energy needs. In Tennessee LIHEAP is administered through a network of 19 local agencies that reach all 95 counties. LIHEAP is a one-time assistance offered to help defray heating and cooling expenses, as long as funding is available.
Application Process
Applicants must meet income eligibility. Income eligible households are those at or below 60% of the State Median Income. See our chart of household income limits to see if you are eligible.
The application, along with all necessary verifications, must be submitted through the designated LIHEAP agency in the applicant's county of residence.
For more information or further assistance with the application process, please contact your local LIHEAP agency. Click here for a list of agencies and counties they serve.
Contact your local LIHEAP agency
LIHEAP assistance does not go directly to the client or applicant; rather direct payments are made through the LIHEAP agency to the local utility company or energy supplier.
Program Manual
- View flyer with details about the LIHEAP Program
- For home energy-saving tips, please visit the U.S. Department of Energy's