Byrd Barr Place (administers federal LIHEAP for Seattle)
LIHEAP Energy Assistance, Byrd Barr Place (Seattle) is available to homeowners and renters in Seattle, WA.
Byrd Barr Place administers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for Seattle residents, providing heating bill assistance of $250-$1,250 per year, with crisis assistance up to $13,000 for emergencies such as furnace failure. Gross household income must be at or below 150% of the federal poverty level (approx. $48,000 for a family of four). Also administers the State Home Energy Assistance Program (SHEAP) for additional aid.
Typical LIHEAP benefit is $800-$1,250 for heating; crisis assistance for heating equipment failure can reach $13,000.
Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
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Deadline: Applications accepted through July 2026 (until funds exhausted)
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Email us about this programHeating: $250-$1,250; crisis up to $13,000.
LIHEAP Energy Assistance, Byrd Barr Place (Seattle) is open to homeowners and renters in Seattle, WA. It prioritizes low-income households.
Apply directly with Byrd Barr Place (administers federal LIHEAP for Seattle) using the official program link on this page or call 206-812-4940. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: Applications accepted through July 2026 (until funds exhausted).
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