LIHEAP Application Instructions


To apply for benefits in Minnesota, you will have two options

Apply through mail/fax: You can apply for Minnesota EAP through mail or fax. You can download application form from here. After you download it, fill it and mail/fax it to your EAP service provider. Use this link to find mailing address of EAP service providers in Minnesota.

You can also receive application form in mail by calling at 1-800-657-3710.

Apply in person: You can also visit your local EAP provider, fill and application there and hand it over to EAP staff in person. You can find your local EAP office using this link.


Eligibility Requirements


Applicants looking to receive grants through Minnesota EAP will have to meet some eligibility requirements:

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

  • You must be a resident of Minnesota

  • You must meet income eligibility guidelines for the program

Income eligibility

Households looking to receive EAP benefits in Minnesota will have meet income guidelines for three months prior to applying for the program in addition to meeting annual income guidelines.

Size of household Annual income 3-month income

1 $22,250 $5,562

2 $29,097 $7,274

3 $35,943 $8,985

4 $42,789 $10,697

5 $49,635 $12,408

6 $56,481 $14,120

7 $57,765 $14,441

8 $59,049 $14,762

You can view the complete income eligibility chart here.