Heating Fuel Payment Assistance | Mid-America Assistance Coalition - LIHEAP
LIHEAP provides Energy Assistance (EA) for heating or cooling bills once per year for a utility bill of their choice. EA assistance covers $326 for gas or $318 for electric bills. EA applications can be submitted starting October 1st for households with someone 60+ years old or someone who is disabled according to the State of Missouri. All other households can apply starting on November 1st. Additionally, Energy Crisis Intervention Program(ECIP) is for clients with their utility shut off or with a disconnect notice and who qualify for EA. Winter ECIP runs Nov-May and can cover up to $800. Summer ECIP runs June-Sept and covers $300.
Categories
Last assured
07/03/2025
Physical Address
4001 Dr MLKJ Blvd, Ste 270, Kansas City, MO 64130
Hours
Phones: M-F 8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm
Website
Application process
Applications can be completed and submitted online at mydss.mo.gov/utility-assistance/liheap or submit application by mail, email, or drop off completed information in the drop box outside the office. Call to request an application be mailed to you. Office is not open for public entry. Application is available on website and outside the office however applications cannot be completed on site. Clients will be notified by mail when payments have been approved or if additional information is needed.
Fee
None
Eligibility
Income qualifications are 60% of the state median income.
Languages
N/A
Service area
Clay, Jackson & Platte Counties in Missouri
Agency info
MID AMERICA ASSISTANCE COALITION
MAAC administers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for Jackson, Clay and Platte counties in MO. MAAC uses technology to facilitate communities in addressing poverty and homelessness in a collaborative manner, and provides data to encourage and manage successful prevention efforts.