Energy & Weatherization
Rhode Island Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
LIHEAP helps keep families warm through the winter by assisting families with energy costs and reducing the severity of energy-related crises.
Eligibility: BVCAP services the following areas for heating assistance: Pawtucket, Central Falls, Cumberland, and Lincoln. Households must document income and family size and fall into the guidelines set by the federal government. Heating Assistance is open from October 1st to April 15th.
FFY 2027 Rhode Island State Median Income (SMI)
FFY 2027 LIHEAP Income Eligibility
Rhode Island households are income-eligible for the Low Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) when the household’s gross income is equal to or less than 60 percent of the State Median Income (SMI) for the household size. For mandatory use as of October 1, 2026.
| Household Size | 60% SMI | 60% SMI | 60% SMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | 3 Month | 1 Month | |
| 1 | $43,410 | $10,852 | $3,617 |
| 2 | $56,767 | $14,191 | $4,730 |
| 3 | $70,124 | $17,531 | $5,843 |
| 4 | $83,481 | $20,870 | $6,956 |
| 5 | $96,837 | $24,209 | $8,069 |
| 6 | $110,194 | $27,548 | $9,182 |
| 7 | $112,699 | $28,174 | $9,391 |
| 8 | $115,203 | $28,800 | $9,600 |
| 9 | $117,708 | $29,427 | $9,809 |
| 10 | $120,212 | $30,053 | $10,017 |
| 11 | $122,717 | $30,679 | $10,226 |
| 12 | $125,221 | $31,305 | $10,435 |
| 13 | $127,725 | $31,931 | $10,643 |
| 14 | $130,230 | $32,557 | $10,852 |
Applications & Resources
LIHEAP Application FY 2027
LIHEAP Application Spanish FY 2027
LIHEAP Application Portuguese FY 2027
LIHEAP Application Checklist English_and_Spanish FY 2027
Landlord Information Form – 2027
Adult Household Member w-no income Form FFY 2027
Support Letter – FFY 2027
Rental Income Form – FFY 2027
To obtain a copy of your Social Security Benefit Statement click here.
Get help managing your monthly energy bill here.
Reporting Fraud: Fraud occurs when a person makes false statements, and/or misrepresents facts or circumstances to the Rhode Island Department of Human Services to illegally receive benefits. For examples of fraud, go to: dhs.ri.gov/resources/report-fraud. If you suspect fraud is taking place, please call the Fraud Unit at 401-574-8175.
Report fraud-RI Department of Human Services
If you have any questions regarding your application please call 401-723-0227.
Weatherization and Boiler Assessment
BVCAP’S weatherization program is available to assist income eligible residents in upgrading their homes to reduce heating bills by providing house energy efficiency services to households that already qualify for LIHEAP. Some of the services include installing insulation as needed and boiler repair/replacement. Health and safety measures are also provided, such as, installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, reducing drafts, and providing proper ventilation.
Tenants with landlord approval and homeowners are eligible for weatherization.
During the weatherization audit BVCAP offers a comprehensive electrical energy audit on households that already qualify for LIHEAP . The program focuses on determining the electrical usage of appliances and installation of energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs. Through the help of RI Energy, BVCAP may be able to replace appliances free of charge to those who qualify.
For Weatherization information call 401-723-4520
