Lee County · Housing & utilities

How to Apply for Lee County LIHEAP Utility Assistance

Submit the county’s current online application with complete household, income, residency, and electric-bill information.

Researched by Claire Szewczyk · Sources checked August 9, 2026
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Apply online through Lee County Human & Veteran Services or call 239-533-7900 for help. Assistance depends on current eligibility, urgency, and available funds; submitting an application does not guarantee payment.

Lee County Human & Veteran ServicesLee County Human & Veteran Services239-533-7900

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; use the current online application

Open Lee County LIHEAP information

What to have ready

  • Identification and proof of Lee County residence
  • Current electric bill and shutoff or past-due notice
  • Household members and gross countable income documents
  • Citizenship or qualified-status and utility-obligation records requested

Words you can use

“I need LIHEAP help for a Lee County household. The shutoff or past-due date is [date]. What current application and complete document list should I use?”

Steps in order

  1. 1

    Use the current county online application.

  2. 2

    Answer every question and select the correct utility provider.

  3. 3

    Respond promptly to document requests from county staff.

  4. 4

    Keep proof and confirm whether the utility needs a separate payment arrangement.

If the first answer is no or wait

Dial 211 or 239-433-3900 for other current utility resources if funding is unavailable or the shutoff date is close.

Official sources

Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.

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