LIEAP and Weatherization Programs
2019-2020 Program Year
Poverty Levels

Number in Household	LIEAP and CRF Upper Income Limits	Wx Upper Limits (Including LIEAP Wx) 200%
1	$25,248	$25,248
2	$33,017	$33,820
3	$40,785	$42,660
4	$48,554	$51,500
5	$56,323	$60,340
6	$64,091	$69,180
7	$65,548	$78,020
8	$67,005	$86,860
9	$71,775	$95,700
10	$78,405	$104,540
11	$85,035	$113,380
12	$91,665	$122,220
13	$98,295	$131,060
14	$104,925	$139,900
15	$111,555	$148,740

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 9 members add $6,630 for each additional member.

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Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)& Weatherization Program
2019-2020 Program Year
Resource Limits

Number in Household	Non-Business Resources
1	$11,610
2	$17,422
3	$18,584
4	$19,746
5	$20,908
6	$22,070
7	$23,232
8	$23,232
9	$23,232
10	$23,232
11	$23,232
12	$23,232

Households who qualify for LIEAP are also eligible for weatherization and Energy Education.  Discounts on electric bills may be available.  All approved LIEAP applications are ranked according to degree of need and placed in "priority groups." Special priority is given to older adults and disabled individuals. If your application is approved but you're not in a priority group and if you don't receive assistance within a year of your application date please reapply.

An energy auditor will set up a time to visit with you about your home's needs for weatherization materials. The auditor is trained to determine the most cost-effective weatherization measures for your home. These measures may include a furnace tune-up, caulking, client education, insulation, weather-stripping, storm windows, replacement of broken glass, or repair of exterior doors.

Weatherization workers may not be able to install all the materials you need, but they will do the most important weatherization within the dollar limits allowed. In some cases it may not be cost effective to install any weatherization measures.

When your home is scheduled for weatherization work, a crew or an independent contractor will come to install the necessary materials in your home. After the work is completed, you will be asked to sign a statement indicating that you believe the work was done properly and to your satisfaction.

 

Single Family Base Benefit

#Bedrooms	Natural Gas	Electric	Propane	Fuel Oil	Wood	Coal
1	$439	$926	$1,241	$1,303	$793	$617
2	$638	$1,347	$1,804	$1,895	$1,153	$897
3	$869	$1,835	$2,458	$2,582	$1,571	$1,223
4	$1,196	$2,525	$3,382	$3,552	$2,161	$1,682

Multi Family Base Benefit

#Bedrooms	Natural Gas	Electric	Propane	Fuel Oil	Wood	Coal
1	$312	$659	$882	$952	$563	$438
2	$456	$963	$1,290	$1,392	$823	$641
3	$605	$1,277	$1,710	$1,846	$1,091	$849
4	$675	$1,425	$1,908	$2,060	$1,218	$948

Mobile Home Base Benefit

#Bedrooms	Natural Gas	Electric	Propane	Fuel Oil	Wood	Coal
1	$440	$928	$1,244	$1,370	$795	$619
2	$662	$1,398	$1,873	$2,063	$1,197	$932
3	$972	$2,052	$2,748	$3,027	$1,757	$1,367
4	$1,136	$2,397	$3,211	$3,536	$2,052	$1,597

Income/HDD Multipliers

% of Poverty	AEM	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X	XI	XII
0-11	1.00	1.08	0.98	0.99	0.93	1.02	1.08	0.90	0.92	1.09
>11-23	0.95	1.02	0.94	0.94	0.89	0.97	1.03	0.86	0.87	1.04
>23-35	0.90	0.97	0.89	0.89	0.84	0.92	0.98	0.81	0.82	0.98
>35-47	0.85	0.92	0.84	0.84	0.79	0.87	0.92	0.77	0.78	0.93
>47-59	0.80	0.86	0.79	0.79	0.75	0.82	0.87	0.72	0.73	0.87
>59-71	0.75	0.81	0.74	0.74	0.70	0.77	0.81	0.68	0.69	0.82
>71-83	0.70	0.75	0.69	0.69	0.65	0.71	0.76	0.63	0.64	0.76
>83-95	0.65	0.70	0.64	0.64	0.61	0.66	0.70	0.59	0.60	0.71
>95-107	0.60	0.65	0.59	0.59	0.56	0.61	0.65	0.54	0.55	0.65
>107-119	0.55	0.59	0.54	0.54	0.51	0.56	0.60	0.50	0.50	0.60
>119-131	0.50	0.54	0.49	0.49	0.47	0.51	0.54	0.45	0.46	0.55
>131-143	0.45	0.48	0.44	0.44	0.42	0.46	0.49	0.41	0.41	0.49
>143	0.40	0.43	0.39	0.39	0.37	0.41	0.43	0.36	0.37	0.44

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