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Rhode Island LIHEAP

Government help paying heating and cooling bills, plus crisis help if you are facing a shutoff or run out of fuel.

What it costs you:

  • Account signup
VERIFIED · CHECKED AT THE SOURCE · SEPT 27 2026

Checked against the official pageBenefit season varies; crisis help often year-round

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Who qualifies
Low-income households; income limits based on household size
How to get it
Apply through the state program or a local agency; proof of income, ID and a recent utility bill are typical
Where it works
Rhode Island
When
Benefit season varies; crisis help often year-round
Fine print
FFY 2027 applications open October 1, 2026; apply through your local Community Action Agency or online.
Official source
dhs.ri.gov

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