How to Apply for Hillsborough County LIHEAP Energy Assistance
Apply through Social Services when an income-qualified household faces high energy costs or disconnection.
Start here
Call Hillsborough County Social Services at 813-272-5220 and ask for the current LIHEAP application route. Name any shutoff date first.
Ask for current application availability and documents
See eligibility and applicant rightsWhat to have ready
- Identification and proof of Hillsborough residence
- Current energy bill and shutoff notice
- Household and income documents
- Priority information such as a young child, senior, or disabled household member
Words you can use
“I need LIHEAP screening for a Hillsborough household. The shutoff date is [date]. What current application route and complete document list should I use?”
Steps in order
- 1
Apply as soon as a written notice arrives.
- 2
Submit the complete checklist and keep proof.
- 3
Follow up if no approval or denial notice arrives within the county’s stated timeframe.
- 4
Confirm whether the utility requires a separate payment arrangement.
If the first answer is no or wait
Dial 211 for additional utility resources and Bay Area Legal Services at 800-625-2257 when a housing or court deadline is involved.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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