[Last updated: 12/11/2025]
Low-Income Energy Programs
Federal | Charitable
Federal
LIHEAP Contact
Public Inquiries: 302-397-8408
Website: https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dssc/liheap.html
Online Application Portal
ASSIST Home
Local LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts
Kent County: 302-674-1782
New Castle County: 302-654-9295
Sussex County: 302-856-6310
Weatherization Assistance Program
Website
302-504-6111
LIHEAP FY 2026 Funding
$12,533,243
*including additional $307,665 from Infrastructure and Jobs Act (IIJA), (Pub. L. 117-58)
LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
Heating, Cooling, Crisis, & Weatherization: 60% State Median Income
LIHEAP FY 2026 Benefit
Heating: $100 minimum, $2,464 maximum
Cooling: $1 minimum, $1,000 maximum
Crisis: $10,000 maximum
LIHEAP Households Served in FY 2024
Heating: 8,820
Cooling: 9,626
Crisis: 3,944
LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating: October 1 - April 30
Cooling: May 1 - August 31
Crisis: Year-round
Weatherization: Year-round
Emergency Charitable Assistance
Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.
Chesapeake Utilities
Sharing Program
The Sharing Program assists elderly, disabled or fixed income households with winter heating costs. Customer donations and matching shareholder contributions are administered by Catholic Charities in Kent and New Castle counties and by the Salvation Army in Sussex county.
