LIHEAP (Help Paying Energy Bills) · South Carolina
LIHEAP in South Carolina: 2025 income limits
LIHEAP income limits in South Carolina
Check each table's effective dates and the applicant category. Income alone does not determine eligibility, and federal reference figures may differ from the rules your state applies.
| Household size | Calculated monthly threshold |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $798 |
| 2 people | $1,082 |
| 3 people | $1,366 |
| 4 people | $1,650 |
| 5 people | $1,934 |
| 6 people | $2,218 |
| 7 people | $2,502 |
| 8 people | $2,786 |
Calculated using 2026 poverty guidelines, rounded up to a whole dollar. Check the program's official table and income-counting rules. · Source: LIHEAP Clearinghouse income eligibility table (2025-12-15)
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Content updated Sep 25, 2026.
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Official evidence and source dates
| Source | What it supports | Source collection date |
|---|---|---|
| SC Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) | At a glance: what decides whether this can help; What help is available—and what an amount does not tell you; Federal, South Carolina and local responsibilities; Income, household and savings: use the right test; Work through a situation before applying; Special situations and possible barriers; How to apply in South Carolina; Prepare the records relevant to your case; Your next action | 2026-09-18 |
| Federal LIHEAP guidance | At a glance: what decides whether this can help; What help is available—and what an amount does not tell you; Income, household and savings: use the right test; Work through a situation before applying; Special situations and possible barriers; Prepare the records relevant to your case | 2026-09-21 |
| South Carolina Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) | At a glance: what decides whether this can help; What help is available—and what an amount does not tell you; Income, household and savings: use the right test; Work through a situation before applying; Special situations and possible barriers; Prepare the records relevant to your case; Other help to check in South Carolina | 2026-09-18 |
| LIHEAP Clearinghouse: state income criteria | South Carolina energy components: income basis and recorded seasons | Not recorded |
| LIHEAP Clearinghouse: program dates | South Carolina energy components: income basis and recorded seasons | Not recorded |
| 42 U.S.C. 8623(c) | How long does an application take? | Not recorded |
A source collection date records when material was obtained, not a new eligibility decision or a complete review of every rule. Current thresholds and application windows should be checked with the administering agency. OwedFinder is an independent guide.