Montana Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
You may apply for assistance at any time during the year by contacting the local eligibility office or Tribal LIHEAP office serving your community. Click on "local eligibility office" to access phone numbers.
The State of Montana, through the Department of Public Health and Human Services, offers two programs aimed at helping eligible Montanans.
- The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) pays part of winter energy bills and may be able to assist with furnace emergencies for eligible people.
- The Weatherization Assistance Program helps participants to improve the heating efficiency of their homes and thus reduce their energy consumption.
When & Where to Apply
To apply for assistance, Montanans can submit a combined LIHEAP and Weatherization application. The application can be completed online but must be printed and delivered or mailed to the local eligibility office listed on the last page of the application. See the Income and Resource Guidelines below to see the limits based on family size and income.
You may apply for LIHEAP during the heating season, which is October 1 through April 30 of each year, by contacting the local eligibility office or Tribal LIHEAP office serving your community.
You may apply Weatherization assistance at any time during the year by contacting the local eligibility office or Tribal LIHEAP office serving your community.
Local Eligibility Offices
Tribal LIHEAP Offices
Who Is Eligible
Eligibility for assistance is based on your income and resource limits. Both homeowners and renters may apply for these programs.
If your household receives benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, you may qualify automatically for assistance.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Weatherization Programs
2024-2025 Program Year
Income Limits
Number in Household |
100% Poverty Level |
LIHEAP Upper Income Limits* |
Weatherization Upper Limits
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15,060 | $32,102 | $30,120 |
| 2 | $20,440 | $41,979 | $40,880 |
| 3 | $25,820 | $51,857 | $51,640 |
| 4 | $31,200 | $61,735 | $62,400 |
| 5 | $36,580 | $71,612 | $73,160 |
| 6 | $41,960 | $81,490 | $83,920 |
| 7 | $47,340 | $83,342 | $94,680 |
| 8 | $52,720 | $85,194 | $105,440 |
| 9 | $58,100 | $87,150 | $116,200 |
| 10 | $63,480 | $95,220 | $126,960 |
| 11 | $71,550 | $107,325 | $143,100 |
| 12 | $79,620 | $119,430 | $159,240 |
| 13 | $87,690 | $131,535 | $175,380 |
| 14 | $95,760 | $143,640 | $191,520 |
| 15 | $103,830 | $155,745 | $207,660 |
The upper limit amounts are 60% of the state median income for household sizes one (1) through eight (8). The upper limit amounts for household sizes nine (9) and greater are 150% of the poverty threshold for the household size. For households at 150 percent of HHS poverty guidelines with more than nine (9) members add $8,070 for each additional member.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Weatherization Program
2024-2025 Program Year
Resource Limits
Number in Household |
Upper Resource Limit |
| 1 | $13,675 |
| 2 | $20,920 |
| 3 | $22,315 |
| 4 | $23,710 |
| 5 | $25,105 |
| 6 | $26,500 |
| 7 | $27,895 |
| 8 | $27,895 |
| 9 | $27,895 |
| 10 | $27,895 |
| 11 | $27,895 |
| 12 | $27,895 |
Non-Business Resources include, but are not limited to: cash on hand, savings, checking account, CD's, stocks, and rental properties.
Business Resource limit is $27,895.
#Bedrooms |
Natural Gas |
Electric |
Propane |
Fuel Oil |
Wood |
Coal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $531 | $839 | $1,034 | $1,234 | $641 | $462 |
| 2 | $772 | $1,219 | $1,503 | $1,794 | $932 | $671 |
| 3 | $1,052 | $1,661 | $2,048 | $2,444 | $1,270 | $914 |
| 4 | $1,447 | $2,286 | $2,818 | $3,362 | $1,747 | $1,258 |
#Bedrooms |
Natural Gas |
Electric |
Propane |
Fuel Oil |
Wood |
Coal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $378 | $596 | $735 | $901 | $455 | $328 |
| 2 | $552 | $872 | $1,075 | $1,318 | $666 | $479 |
| 3 | $732 | $1,156 | $1,425 | $1,747 | $882 | $635 |
| 4 | $817 | $1,290 | $1,590 | $1,949 | $985 | $709 |
#Bedrooms |
Natural Gas |
Electric |
Propane |
Fuel Oil |
Wood |
Coal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $532 | $841 | $1,036 | $1,296 | $643 | $463 |
| 2 | $802 | $1,266 | $1,561 | $1,952 | $968 | $697 |
| 3 | $1,176 | $1,857 | $2,290 | $2,865 | $1,420 | $1,022 |
| 4 | $1,374 | $2,170 | $2,676 | $3,347 | $1,659 | $1,195 |
% of Poverty |
AEM |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
VIII |
IX |
X |
XI |
XII |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-25 | 1.00 | 1.09 | 0.99 | 1.06 | 0.90 | 0.96 | 1.1 | 1.01 | 0.96 | 1.12 |
| >26-50 | 0.95 | 1.04 | 0.94 | 1.01 | 0.85 | 0.91 | 1.05 | 0.96 | 0.91 | 1.07 |
| >51-75 | 0.90 | 0.99 | 0.89 | 0.96 | 0.80 | 0.86 | 1.00 | 0.91 | 0.86 | 1.02 |
| >76-100 | 0.85 | 0.94 | 0.84 | 0.91 | 0.75 | 0.81 | 0.95 | 0.86 | 0.81 | 1.097 |
| >101-125 | 0.80 | 0.89 | 0.79 | 0.86 | 0.70 | 0.76 | 0.90 | 0.81 | 0.76 | 0.92 |
| >126-150 | 0.75 | 0.84 | 0.74 | 0.81 | 0.65 | 0.71 | 0.85 | 0.76 | 0.71 | 0.87 |
| >151-175 | 0.70 | 0.79 | 0.69 | 0.76 | 0.60 | 0.66 | 0.80 | 0.71 | 0.66 | 0.82 |
| >176-200 | 0.65 | 0.74 | 0.64 | 0.71 | 0.55 | 0.61 | 0.75 | 0.66 | 0.61 | 0.77 |
| >201 | 0.60 | 0.69 | 0.59 | 0.66 | 0.50 | 0.56 | 0.70 | 0.61 | 0.56 | 0.72 |
For more ideas about how you can 1) lower your living expenses by conserving energy, 2) get help paying your energy bills, or 3) qualify for an energy tax credit.
To help you with weatherization strategies-many of which you can do yourself-the HRDCs and the Montana State University Extension Service offer many resources. Contact your HRDC or MSU Extension Office for brochures on these topics:
- Top Ten Home Energy Saving Tips
- Air Sealing - Keep Heat Where it Belongs
- Cool Your Home Naturally
- Energy-Efficient Lighting
- Water Heater Maintenance
- Storm Windows
- Home Insulation Choices
- Attic Insulation
- Insulating Side Walls of Existing Homes
- Floor and Foundation Insulation
- How to Save Energy
- Gas Appliances and Your Health
- Indoor Air Quality
- How You Can Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Controlling Condensation
- Energy Tips for Mobile Homes
- Power Bill's Home Energy Activities
