LIHEAP Application Instructions


In order to apply for Tennessee LIHEAP, you will need to visit your country office of LIHEAP designated agency. You can locate your local LIHEAP agency using this link (http://www.tn.gov/humanserv/adfam/liheap/liheap-agencies.pdf).

You can also download an application for Tennessee LIHEAP (http://www.tn.gov/humanserv/LIHEAP_State_Application.pdf). Once you have the application, complete it in all respects, attach all the necessary documents along, and send it to your local LIHEAP agency via mail.


Eligibility Requirements


In order to receive help with home energy costs in Tennessee, you can receive grants from Tennessee LIHEAP if you meet the following eligibility criteria.

  • You must be a U.S citizen or a legal alien

  • You must be a resident of Tennessee

  • You must be the person responsible for paying your home energy costs

  • Your household income must be at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Line (FPL)

Income eligibility

Household size Annual income limit

  1. $13,537

  2. $18,212

  3. $22,887

  4. $27,562

  5. $32,237

  6. $36,912

  7. $41,587

  8. $46,262

  9. $50,002

For more people living in the household, add $4,675 for each additional person to find out annual income guidelines.