4 programs
Housing & Utilities benefits
Section 8, energy bill help, phone and internet discounts.
Housing & Utilities programs
- LIHEAPState-run · HHS Administration for Children and FamiliesLIHEAP helps households with low income pay heating and cooling bills, and may help in an energy crisis such as a shut-off notice.
- LifelineFederal · FCC / Universal Service Administrative CompanyLifeline is a federal program that may give households with low income a discount on phone or internet service.
- Section 8Local · US Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentHousing Choice Vouchers, often called Section 8, help families with low income pay rent for a home they find in the private market.
- WeatherizationState-run · US Department of EnergyThe Weatherization Assistance Program makes free energy-saving home improvements, like insulation and heating repairs, for households with low income.
Housing & Utilities guides
How to Apply for Section 8 and Public HousingBenefits Research Desk · Sep 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Section 8 Income Limits: How Area Median Income WorksBenefits Research Desk · Sep 21, 2026 · 3 min read
The Weatherization Assistance Program: Free Home Energy UpgradesBenefits Research Desk · Sep 21, 2026 · 2 min read
Does Section 8 pay all of your rent?Benefits Research Desk · Sep 21, 2026 · 1 min read
Can't Pay Your Electric Bill? Programs That Can HelpBenefits Research Desk · Sep 18, 2026 · 3 min read
How to Apply for LIHEAP Energy AssistanceBenefits Research Desk · Sep 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Section 8 Waiting Lists: How They Work and How to Get On OneBenefits Research Desk · Sep 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Can I get help if I have a utility shut-off notice?Benefits Research Desk · Sep 18, 2026 · 1 min read
Can I get Lifeline if I'm on SNAP or Medicaid?Benefits Research Desk · Sep 18, 2026 · 1 min read
Can I get LIHEAP if heat is included in my rent?Benefits Research Desk · Sep 18, 2026 · 1 min read
Can I move to another state with a Section 8 voucher?Benefits Research Desk · Sep 18, 2026 · 2 min read
How many Lifeline phones can one household get?Benefits Research Desk · Sep 18, 2026 · 2 min read

