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LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE (LIHEAP) | NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Po Box 2992, Omaha, NE 68103

Eligibility

To qualify for LIHEAP, a household must: - Have income at or below 150% of the federal poverty level (FPL); (see table below) - Meet the LIHEAP citizenship and residency requirements; - Be responsible for home energy utilities; and, - Not be otherwise disqualified or ineligible. NOTE: Each LIHEAP service type has specific requirements; Weatherization and HCRRA have different eligibility requirements

Required documents

Varies by program

Hours

Mon 8 am - 5 pm Tue 8 am - 5 pm Wed 8 am - 5 pm Thu 8 am - 5 pm Fri 8 am - 5 pm

(402) 323-3900
Voice·

Alternate | If calling from Lincoln area phone

(402) 595-1258
Voice·

Main | If calling from Omaha area phone

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Apply online or call

Fees

None

Service area

Nebraska

Low Income Energy Assistance is a federally funded program to assist low-income households in meeting energy costs. Benefits are based on family size, fuel type, and geographic residency in the state.

Last assured

09/05/2025

Providing organization

NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

System services that help people live better lives through effective health and human services.