[Last updated: 12/16/2025]
Low-Income Energy Programs
Federal | Utility | Charitable
Federal
LIHEAP Contact
Public Inquires: 800-421-0762
Website
Online Application
www.access.ms.gov
LIHEAP Administering Agency Contacts
Administering Agency Contacts
Weatherization Assistance Program
Local Administering Agency Contacts
Website
1-800-421-0762
LIHEAP FY 2026 Funding
$32,984,066
*including additional $839,436 from Infrastructure and Jobs Act (IIJA), (Pub. L. 117-58)
LIHEAP Income Eligibility Level
60% State Median Income
Weatherization: 200% Federal Poverty Guidelines
LIHEAP FY 2026 Benefit
Heating and cooling: $1 minimum, $1,500 maximum
Crisis: $1,500 maximum
Weatherization: $12,000 maximum
LIHEAP Households Served in FY 2024
Heating: 32,473
Cooling: 26,771
Year-round Crisis: 3,460
LIHEAP Program Dates
Heating: October 1 - April 30
Cooling: May 1 - September 30
Crisis: Year-round
Weatherization: Year-round
Utility
Low-Income Rate Assistance
Mississippi Power
Monthly base charge is waived ($0.59 per day) for eligible low-income and elderly customers receiving SSI or TANF.
1-800-532-1502
Emergency Charitable Assistance
Please note these charitable funds are last resort emergency funds with limited resources and limited times of operation.
Atmos Energy
Sharing the Warmth
Customer donations combine with company donations to help people pay their gas bills. The program is administered by the Salvation Army in MS and all donations go directly to Atmos customers in need that meet criteria established by the Salvation Army.
1-888-286-6700
Columbus Light And Water
Share One - Helping Hands
Funds will be used for families who show a temporary need because of job loss or other demonstrated inability to pay their utility bill. Applicants pay history will be reviewed prior to receipt of assistance. Those who qualify for the state’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance program are not eligible.
662-328-8301
Entergy
The Power to Care
Customer donations and Entergy funds assist low-income elderly and disabled.
1-800-368-3749
Mississippi Power
Project Share
Provides emergency assistance to elderly and disabled who need help with their energy bills. Project SHARE is administered by the United Way and funded by electric utility customers who donate through their monthly electric bills. Contact your local Untied Way for assistance,
Tupelo Water & Light
Tupelo Cares
A fund built on voluntary contributions of customers that is used to aid people facing energy bill woes. The elderly, disabled, the poor or people who face financial stress because of job layoffs or illness may qualify for help. A household could get as much as $150 in assistance on an electric bill, during a 12-month period.
662-841-6470
