[Last updated: 03/18/2025]
Low-Income Energy Programs
Federal | State | Utility | Charitable
Federal
LIHEAP Contact
Public Inquiries: 850-717-8450
Website
LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts
List of Local Agency Providers
Weatherization Assistance Program
Local Administering Agency Contacts
Website
LIHEAP FY 2025 Funding
$104,840,580
*including additional $3,954,548 from Infrastructure and Jobs Act (IIJA), (Pub. L. 117-58)
LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
60% SMI
For Crisis and Cooling 60% SMI (>8 = 150% FPG)
LIHEAP FY 2025 Benefit
Heating and Cooling: $400 minimum, $1,350 maximum
Year-round Crisis: $2,000 maximum
Weatherization: $15,000 maximum
LIHEAP Households Served in FY 2024
Heating: 21,685
Cooling: 28,957
Crisis: 44,964
Weatherization: 253
LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating: September 1 - March 31
Cooling: April 1 - August 30
Crisis: Year-round
Weatherization: year-round
State
In 1992 the Florida legislature passed the William E. Sadowski Affordable Housing Act. Funding comes from a portion of documentary stamp taxes on deeds and supports two programs that supplement the state's WAP: State Housing Initiatives Partnership, which funds weatherization measures; and the Low-Income Emergency Home Repair Program, which funds emergency and energy-related home repairs. Apply for assistance at your local agency. Call 850-717-8450 to find your local agency.
Utility
Low-Income Rate Assistance
City Electric System, Key West of Florida
Senior Citizen's/Disabled American Veteran's Discount
To be eligible, applicants must be 62 years or older or totally or permanently disabled American Veteran. Annual income must not exceed $17,196 per household. Applications are accepted through March 31; must reapply each year.
305-295-1080
www.keysenergy.com/discount.php
City of Tallahassee Utilities
Project Share
This program provides assistance to income-qualified customers that are senior citizens age 65 and older, families with children under the age of five, and disabled persons living independently. It is designed to help qualified customers during the peak heating and cooling months of the year when the need is greatest.
Tampa Electric
SHARE
Tampa Electric Share funds help pay for basic home energy expenses.
To determine if you qualify to receive assistance as a Share recipient, call 211.
Low-Income Energy Efficiency
Tampa Electric
Neighborhood Weatherization
The program is made possible through a partnership with Tampa Hillsborough Action Plan (THAP), a non-profit agency that distributes Tampa Electric- provided energy-saving kits at no cost. To qualify, your total household income may not be more than 200 percent above the national poverty level. Preference is given to elderly (60 years-plus) or physically disabled residents, families with children under 12 and households with a high energy burden (repeated high utility bills).
Call THAP for more information: 813-6275-3909.
www.tampaelectric.com/residential/saveenergy/neighborhoodweatherization/
Emergency Charitable Assistance
Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.
Florida Power & Light Company
Care to Share Program
Provides energy assistance to customers who are in a crisis situation and are unable to pay their electric bill. A household may receive assistance of up to $750 for electric service once in a 12-month period.
https://www.fpl.com/help/assistance.html
Duke Energy
Share the Light.
Brings together customers and communities to help individuals and families struggling to pay their energy bills.
www.duke-energy.com
City of Tallahassee Utilities
Project Share
One-time financial assistance payments for eligible customers. Project Share funds are administered locally by the Capital Area Community Action Agency.
https://www.talgov.com/you/you-products-home-project-share.aspx
Florida Keys Electric Cooperative
Operation Roundup
Funds will be given to local individuals, families or organizations with special needs or requests. Each application for funds will be carefully reviewed and verified by the volunteer Board of Directors of the FKEC Members Charitable Trust before an award is made.
Gainesville Regional Utilities
Project Share
Funds pay for emergency energy-related costs, including gas, electric or oil bills and the repair of vital heating or cooling equipment. Preference is given to applicants 60 years of age and older or who are handicapped or disabled to the extent that they are not economically self-sufficient. Call United Way of North Central Florida's 2-1-1 helpline and you will be referred to one of the agencies that distribute Project Share funds.
www.gru.com/TabID/3606/Default.aspx
Glades Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Operation Roundup
Customer donations, administered by the Glades Electric Charitable Trust, Inc., provide funds for individuals, families and organizations. Funds may be used for food, shelter, clothing, and health needs.
Kissimmee Utility Authority
Good Neighbor Utility Assistance Fund
Customer donations, matched by KAU, are used to help customers in emergency situations.
407-933-7777 or 877-KUA-7700
http://kua.com/pay-my-bill/help-your-neighbor-good-neighbor-energy-assistance-fund/
Lakeland Electric
Project Care
Provides electric bill assistance to customers who are 60 and older and/or disabled.
863-834-9535
Orlando Utilities Commission
Project Care
Funds are collected by OUC and turned over to the Community Services Network (CSN), a local, non-profit community assistance agency.
