Utilities

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Verified · October 23, 2026

LIHEAP assists low-income households with immediate and emergency home energy needs. NFCAA makes direct payments to utility companies when a family lacks the funds and is at risk of having their electricity disconnected.

Organization
Northeast Florida Community Action Agency
Hours
Appointment line available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; a live operator is available between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
Who qualifies
Low-income households; NFCAA also conducts outreach to provide utility assistance to the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and households with children under the age of 5
Documents needed
Picture identification for everyone 18 and older in the household showing Florida residency (not expired over one year), Social Security cards for everyone in the household, birth certificate for all children ages five and under, proof of income for everyone 18 and older, current Food Stamp verification letter, current copy of Section 8 or HUD calculation sheet (lease), current JEA bill (all pages) or deposit quote letter, and Utility Bill Certification form if the bill is not in a household member's name (from the LIHEAP Required Documentation document linked from nfcaa.org)
How to apply
Use NFCAA's automated appointment line at 904-362-8052 to schedule an appointment, provided LIHEAP funds are available; appointments can be scheduled through the Interactive Voice Response system or by speaking with an operator, up to 14 calendar days in advance. Language accommodations will also be available, as stated on the page.
Languages
Language accommodations will also be available (as stated for the appointment line on nfcaa.org)
Cost
Free
Last verified
October 23, 2026

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