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Overview
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low-income households pay their energy bills. In Texas, BakerRipley and other community action agencies administer LIHEAP funds to eligible Houston families. Benefits can cover electricity and natural gas bills. To qualify, your household income must be at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty level. Applications open periodically — check the BakerRipley website for current availability. Bring a recent utility bill and proof of income to your appointment.
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What the data shows
Median household income$70,789Harris County · 2022 · US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates
Population below poverty line737,681Harris County · 2022 · US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates
Poverty rate15.6%Harris County · 2022 · US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates