About LIHEAP
What is LIHEAP?
- LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) is a Federally-funded program that helps low-income households with their home energy bills. This can be electric and/or natural gas.
- LIHEAP can help you stay warm in the winter. By doing so, you can reduce the risk of health and safety problems (such as illness, fire, or eviction.)
What Assistance does LIHEAP provide?
- Heating Assistance (Applicants must only have a tribal member in the household and be income eligible.)
- Crisis Assistance (Shut off or Final Notice exceeding base award.)
Requirements
Enrolled Siletz Tribal Member
The applicant, or a child residing in the household, must be an enrolled Siletz tribal member.
Residence Location
The residence must be located within the 11 county service-area.
Income Eligible
The applicant/family must meet the annual income guidelines as determined at the time of intake.
LIHEAP Heating Matrix for 2025
|
Household Size |
Annual Income |
|
1 |
Not to exceed – $33,427.00 |
|
1 Subsidized |
Not to exceed – $33,427.00 |
|
2 |
Not to exceed – $43,712.00 |
|
2 Subsidized |
Not to exceed -$43,712.00 |
| 3 |
Not to exceed – $53,997.00 |
| 3 Subsidized |
Not to exceed – $53,997.00 |
| 4 |
Not to exceed – $64,282.00 |
| 4 Subsidized | Not to exceed – $64,282.00 |
| 5 |
Not to exceed – $74,567.00 |
| 5 Subsidized |
Not to exceed – $74,567.00 |
| 6 |
Not to exceed – $84,852.00 |
|
6 Subsidized |
Not to exceed – $84,852.00 |
|
7 |
Not to exceed – $86,781.00 |
|
7 Subsidized |
Not to exceed – $86,781.00 |
|
8 |
Not to exceed – $88,709.00 |
|
8 Subsidized |
Not to exceed – $88,709.00 |
|
9 |
Not to exceed – $90,638.00 |
|
9 Subsidized |
Not to exceed – $90,638.00 |
|
10 |
Not to exceed – $92,566.00 |
|
10 Subsidized |
Not to exceed – $92,566.00 |
4 Prepared by the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services, Division of Energy Assistance. In accordance with 45 CFR 96.85, 60 percent of each State’s estimated median income for a four-person family is multiplied by the following percentages to adjust for household size for LIHEAP: 135 percent for seven persons, 138percent for eight persons, 141percent for nine persons, 144 percent for 10persons, 147 percent for 11 persons, and 150 percent for 12persons. For each additional household member. For each additional household member above 12 persons, add three percentage points to the percentage for a 12-person household (150 percent), and multiply the new percentage by 60 percent of the State’s estimated median income for a four person household. 5 The estimated U.S. median income for 4-person families is $104,888 for the period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.
Program Keypoints
- LIHEAP is divided into two categories: 1) Heating 2) Crisis. The maximum award is $1,500 per household.
- LIHEAP is available one time per grant year.
- Not all households will qualify for the maximum LIHEAP amount. LIHEAP awards will depend on family size, income and need.
- When returning an application, please be sure to have all necessary documentation beforehand, or be able to have required documents before appointment time.
- Required documentation includes, but is not limited to:
- Social Security Cards for ALL household members (no exceptions)
- Tribal ID/ CIB
- Most recent billing statement
- Current income documents – for each adult household member (e.g. Social Security award letter, Unemployment print out, paystubs etc.)
- If you need documentation from other departments, please be sure to make those requests from those departments prior to your appointment.
Applications are available via email or US Postal upon request.
You can email, mail, drop off, or fax a completed application to:
Siletz Tribal Housing Department
ATTN: LIHEAP
555 Tolowa Court
PO Box 549
Siletz, OR 97380
Email: CaseyG@ctsi.nsn.us
Fax: 541-444-8313
If you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to call Casey Godwin in the Siletz Tribal Housing Department at CaseyG@ctsi.nsn.us, or by phone at 541-444-8311 or 541-270-0194.