How to Apply for St. Lucie County LIHEAP or Senior Energy Assistance
Use the current county provider when a qualifying household needs help with an electric-bill emergency.
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Call Agricultural and Labor Program at 772-461-7788 for St. Lucie County LIHEAP. If someone in the household is age 60 or older, call the Area Agency on Aging at 866-684-5885 and ask about EHEAP.
Call for current application availability; age 60+ EHEAP: 866-684-5885
See St. Lucie energy-assistance contactsWhat to have ready
- St. Lucie County address, ZIP code, and a safe callback number
- A one-sentence description of the need and what changed
- Any notice, application, denial, bill, or deadline involved
- Language, mobility, communication, and accommodation needs
Words you can use
“I need energy-assistance screening for a St. Lucie County household. The utility deadline is [date], and someone in the home is/is not age 60 or older. Which application and documents apply?”
Steps in order
- 1
Call or use the official intake route and lead with the immediate need.
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Ask what eligibility, documents, assessment, and current funding or capacity apply.
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Record the staff name, reference number, next action, and follow-up date.
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Use the listed backup route if the program is closed, full, or not the correct door.
If the first answer is no or wait
Availability, funding, eligibility, and wait times can change. Ask for the reason in writing when possible, preserve every deadline, and dial 211 or call St. Lucie County at 772-462-1100 to locate another current route.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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