Low-income households in the District of Columbia can get between $250 and $1,800 toward their energy bills from the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, known as LIHEAP. Online applications for fiscal 2027 opened Oct. 20. In-person appointments start Nov. 17, and calls to 311 to book them open Nov. 10, the D.C. Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) says.
The money is a one-time regular benefit. DOEE sets the amount by household size, total income, heating source and the type of dwelling, so two neighbors can get very different checks. The agency lists no application deadline on its LIHEAP page…