How to Apply for Orange County LIHEAP Energy Assistance
Use the county portal when an income-qualified household needs help with a high energy bill, past-due notice, or disconnection.
Start here
Apply through Orange County’s LIHEAP portal and upload every required document at submission. For questions, call the LIHEAP hotline at 407-836-7429 on weekday mornings.
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–noon for questions
Open the current application portalWhat to have ready
- Identification and proof of Orange County residence
- Current energy bill and shutoff or past-due notice
- Household and income documents
- Benefits or crisis information requested by the portal
Words you can use
“I need LIHEAP help for an Orange County household. The shutoff or past-due date is [date]. What complete document list and benefit type should I use?”
Steps in order
- 1
Apply as soon as a written notice arrives.
- 2
Upload every required document with the application.
- 3
Use the portal to check status and add requested documents.
- 4
Confirm whether the utility requires a separate payment arrangement.
If the first answer is no or wait
Dial 211 for other utility resources and call Legal Aid 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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