Summary
The 2026 LiHEAP contract is about $3.3 million — flat funding but not cut. Appointments open January 26 with interviews starting February 2, and the new state online application is glitchy enough that clients may still be called in for in-person interviews.
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Last discussed Jun 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $3.3 million in federal utility-assistance funding for the year, roughly the same as last year.
Income-qualified households needing help with heating and utility bills.
Section 8 clients whose utility allowances exceed their bills are being denied benefits under the new state calculation.
Mentions & discussions (2)
SCP Community Action Advisory Board 5:00 PM (trimmed) - Jun 10, 2026
The monthly report showed hundreds of households getting help with electric, water, gas, and rent bills, plus home repairs, wheelchair ramps, and HVAC replacements. A state rule change on Section 8 utility allowances is causing denials and complaints the office has to explain.
SCP Community Action Advisory Board 5:00 PM (trimmed) - Jan 15, 2026
The 2026 LiHEAP contract is about $3.3 million — flat funding but not cut. Appointments open January 26 with interviews starting February 2, and the new state online application is glitchy enough that clients may still be called in for in-person interviews.
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