FY 2004 Benefit Levels for Heating and Crisis

Note: The table below contains information obtained from FY 2004 state LIHEAP plans and a survey of LIHEAP directors in late 2004.

State	FY	Heat min	Heat mean	Heat max	Crisis max	Comment
Alabama	2004	$70		$220	$420
Alaska	2004	$170	$759	$2,975	$2,975	Crisis assistance benefits are expedited heating benefits. The benefit amounts are computed in the same manner as heating benefits.
Arizona	2004	$25	$150	$400	$300
Arkansas	2004	$41	$102	$251	$300
California	2004	$93	$199	$409	$44
Colorado	2004	$10	$32	$700	$1,500
Connecticut	2004	$200		$535	$200	Safety net emergency has maximum funding of $1,000 for deliverable fuels. Benefit levels for vulnerable households increase by $100.
Delaware	2003	$150		$500	$500	A local agency can decide to use an additional $300 for paying off arrears for a total crisis payment of $800
District of Columbia	2004	$21	$330	$1,038	$400
Florida	2004	$50		$150	$600	Crisis: client can receive $300 for heating and $300 for cooling for a year-round benefit of $600
Georgia	2004		$196	$200	$200
Hawaii	2004	$144	$271	$432	$100
Idaho	2004	$89	$252	$700	$700
Illinois	2004	$100	$400	$1,045	$791
Indiana	2004	$100	$250	$300	$200
Iowa	2004		$314		$350	$300 maximum for service reconnection and/or emergency fuel delivery. Furnace repair/replacement, not in conjunction with weatherization, allows a maximum of $1,500. Crisis cooling has a maximum of $350.
Kansas	2004	$44		$713	$713	Clients can split one-time heating benefit between heating and electric vendors and apply part to summer bill.
Kentucky	2004	$70		$196	$125	Crisis max: $125 for gas; $100 for electricity; 200 gallons fuel oil, kerosene or propane; 2 tons of coal; 2 cords of wood
Louisiana	2004	$50		$360	$500	Heating benefits: add $15 for each child 6 or younger, elderly 60 or older, or disabled.
Maine	2004	$1	$440	$575	$200	Crisis: $200 for fuel deliveries, up to $2,500 for furnace repair or replacement.
Maryland	2004	$165	$314	$600	$600	Crisis: varies by fuel type; amount necessary to resolve crisis but can't exceed max regular grant.
Massachusetts	2004	$400	$464	$590	$665	Add $75 for those whose yearly fuel costs exceed the state average for fuel type
Michigan	2004		$210	$935	$700	FY 2004 - Crisis max: $350 natural gas or wood; $650 deliverable fuels; $700 electric heat; $350 for electricity to operate heating system
Minnesota	2004	$100		$1,200	$300
Mississippi	2004					No minimum or maximum benefit levels are set for heating or crisis. The level of cash payments to eligible households depends on the applicant's bill amount, the result of case management analysis and degree of participation in the established case plan.
Missouri	2004		$192	$292	$900	Crisis benefits: $600 maximum for heating; $300 maximum for cooling. Average heating benefits by fuel type: natural gas $195; electric $184; tank propane $183; wood $125; fuel oil $198; and cylinder propane $105.
Montana	2004	$68	$465	$1,855	$250	Crisis max is $250 or whatever it takes to resolve the crisis
Nebraska	2004	$100		$622	$500	Benefit levels by fuel type: gas $100 min, $360 max; fuel oil $168 min, $600 max; propane $174 min, $622 max; wood $136 min, $482 max. Multi housing, all fuel types: $16 min, $164 max. Crisis: may increase if funds are available.
Nevada	2004	$120		$700	$700	The maximum for households within 75% of poverty is $700, for 100% of poverty the maximum is $550, for 125% of poverty the maximum is $400, and for 150% of poverty the maximum is $250. Crisis has same benefit matrix as heating, payment is expedited. Benefits may be distributed entirely to the heating provider, or entirely to the electric (cooling) provider, or split between the heating and cooling providers.
New Hampshire	2004	$120	$484	$975	$975	Crisis: fast track benefit, same amount as regular benefit.
New Jersey	2004	$51	$305	$1,138	$200
New Mexico	2004	$40	$127	$240	$240
New York	2004	$40	$150	$400	$400	Crisis: $100 - $400 depending on fuel type. Heating equipment repair or replacement has a maximum benefit of $2,500. Temporary shelter may not exceed $500. Propane installation or reconnection may not exceed $500.
North Carolina	2004	$25	$82	$170	$300
North Dakota	2004		$578			Heating and crisis have no max benefit. Client must make co-payment based on income in relation to heating costs, those with lowest income and highest costs have lowest co-payment. A cost/consumption table is based on average usage or consumption for various sizes of living units, types of buildings and fuel types that have been multiplied times the estimated or projected actual fuel cost. Min, max and average benefits are determined at the end of the year.
Ohio	2004	$53	$184	$424	$175	Crisis: $175 max for utility customer, $250 max for delivered fuel. For cooling crisis, eligible household must present evidence of medical certification as to need for a room air conditioning unit.
Oklahoma	2004	$41		$220		Crisis: $100 max for 1 person household; $165 max for 2 or more person household.
Oregon	2004	$50	$260	$330	$500	Crisis: $1,800 maximum for heat system repair
Pennsylvania	2004	$50	$239		$300
Rhode Island	2004	$100	$375	$750	$500
South Carolina	2004	$110		$300	$500	Additions to heating benefit: $20 for households with six or more members; $20 for household with an energy burden (20% or more of income is spent on energy); $50 for seniors and disabled.
South Dakota	2004	$235	$506	$865	$865	Crisis: heating system repair or replacement has no max.
Tennessee	2004	$200		$350	$350	Huseholds can receive a cooling benefit and either a regular heating or crisis heating benefit for a maximum of $675.
Texas	2004		$253	$1,000	$1,000	Heating and cooling are combined. $3,000 maximum for heating or cooling system repair/replace/retrofit.
Utah	2004	$75	$295	$450	$500	Crisis max: case by case basis, could be more than $500. Households with young children, disabled, and/or elderly receive an additional amount.
Vermont	2004	$5	$663			Crisis: typical payment necessary for 125 gals. of liquid fuel, 1 ton of coal, or 1 cord of wood, plus applicable special trip charges.
Virginia	2004		$190	$283	$1,700	Crisis: can receive multiple types of assistance.
Washington	2004	$25	$376	$750		Crisis has a $1,500 to $2,500 maximum for Heating Systems Repair or Replacement.
West Virginia	2004	$80	$210	$500	$500	Maximum for heating includes crisis, for example, if a household receives a $200 heating benefit, they are eligible for a $300 crisis benefit.
Wisconsin	2004	$10	$260	$1,200		Crisis: no maximum is set by the state, local providers determine the amount of the crisis assistance benefit based on the minimum necessary to alleviate the crisis situation. $105 is average benefit for electricity.
Wyoming	2004	$82	$328	$615	$400

Page Last Updated: September 24, 2009