Broward Enables LIHEAP Assistance for Electric Bills
The federal program serves low-income households; the annual cap depends on the number of members and applications are submitted online.
Low-income households in Broward can apply for assistance from the federal LIHEAP program to pay electric bills. The county makes the benefit available to its residents, with income limits varying by household size. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services supports the program, while Florida provides funding in Broward. The aid is aimed at covering energy costs, and the allowable income amount was updated for the period effective October 2026.
For a one-person household, the annual income limit is $33,733. In the case of two members, the maximum is $44,113. The figures apply from October 1, 2026 and allow the threshold corresponding to these two household sizes to be identified. The amount that can be received is not specified in these data: the amounts indicated refer to annual income and not to the value of an individual aid.
The procedure is carried out exclusively online and requires preparing the documentation before starting the application. Broward stopped accepting forms sent by mail on November 22, 2023. Therefore, those who want to request assistance must use the program's digital channel and have the necessary documents ready to complete the process. The online modality has been applied since November 2023; postal delivery is no longer an alternative to submit the request.
The assistance described is from Broward's program, which is distinct from Miami-Dade's. That separation matters when reviewing both where the application is directed and the income limits reported for this benefit. The caps posted here apply to one- and two-person households in Broward, and should not be confused with the rules of another neighboring county program. The support falls under LIHEAP, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.