FLAG: DUPLICATE OF 363a4ee6952081a9ad11d321f056304c — candidate for archive. HEAP is the California state name for LIHEAP. This page covers the same program as the canonical LIHEAP entry, with less detail.
See the canonical, fuller write-up: <page url="https://www.notion.so/363a4ee6952081a9ad11d321f056304c"/>
Quick summary
HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) is California's name for the federal LIHEAP program. It helps low-income households pay gas, electric, propane, or wood-heat bills, handle utility shutoffs (ECIP), and get free home weatherization (WAP).
- Benefit: $350–$1,000 typical bill credit through Project GO, up to $1,500 maximum statewide for FY2026. Source: [projectgoinc.org/heap (accessed 2026-05-17)]
- Eligibility: Household income at or below 60% of California State Median Income (about $3,331/month for one person, $6,407/month for a family of four in 2026). Source: [csd.ca.gov/Pages/LIHEAP-Income-Eligibility (accessed 2026-05-17)]
- Service area: Placer and Nevada Counties (via Project GO).
- Funding status: Fully funded for federal FY2026 at $4.045 billion nationally. Source: [publicpower.org/periodical (accessed 2026-05-17)]
How to apply
Call (888) 524-5705 and follow the prompts:
- Press 1 for Placer County.
- Press 2 for Nevada County.
Leave a voicemail. A program assistant returns calls within 24–48 hours and takes the application by phone. The mailbox accepts up to 40 calls per day — if full, try again after 9 a.m. the next morning.
For the full guide — who qualifies, what you get (HEAP / ECIP / WAP), common pitfalls, and where to get help outside Nevada and Placer Counties — see <page url="https://www.notion.so/363a4ee6952081a9ad11d321f056304c"/>.