LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

California Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) / SF Human Services Agency

Available Energy Assistance

About This Program

LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program is available to homeowners and renters in San Francisco, CA.

LIHEAP provides direct energy bill assistance to low-income San Francisco households to help pay heating, cooling, and crisis energy costs. Benefits are paid directly to PG&E or other utilities. San Francisco's LIHEAP is administered by the Human Services Agency in coordination with PG&E.

Benefit paid directly to PG&E on behalf of household

Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

In San Francisco, CA, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • Up to $1,000 in energy bill assistance for qualifying SF households
  • Paid directly to PG&E on behalf of applicant
  • Income limit: ~60% of California State Median Income
  • Available to homeowners and renters
  • Contact SF Human Services Agency at (415) 557-5000

How to Apply

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415-557-5000

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
  • Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Rolling, subject to annual funding

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Frequently asked questions

How much can LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program provide in San Francisco, CA?

Up to $1,000 per year.

Who qualifies for LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in San Francisco?

LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program is open to homeowners and renters in San Francisco, CA. It serves seniors.

How do I apply for LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in San Francisco, CA?

Apply directly with California Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) / SF Human Services Agency using the official program link on this page or call 415-557-5000. There is no middleman and no fee.

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