South Carolina Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides home energy assistance to help eligible low-income households meet their home heating and/or cooling needs.


You can apply for a LIHEAP utility assistance grant twice per calendar year and not within 30 days of receiving assistance.

Please call and speak with our specialist about different funding for different heating/cooling sources.

The following documents must be presented to staff to complete an application for a LIHEAP utility assistance grant. Failing to present a required document will result in an incomplete application. Incomplete applications will be voided and assistance will be denied.

All clients must:
    Be residents of Jasper or Beaufort County
    Meet federal income guidelines
    Present a state-issued picture ID with the current address for the applicant.
    Present a legible, valid social security card for all household members.
    Present total income for all household members within the past 30 days prior to application
    Provide three (3) most recent energy bills – the energy bill must have a balance due within the last 90 days. Names must match on all documents. Beaufort-Jasper EOC cannot assist if there is a credit or zero balance on the account

Applicant will not get any money. Your energy provider will receive a payment from Beaufort-Jasper EOC on your behalf. The amount of money awarded to your household will depend on multiple factors. Funding received is based on a set formula. If applicable, Beaufort-Jasper EOC can assist with up to $1,000 in some instances.

Unfortunately, we cannot take walk-ins. Applicants can apply for assistance at our Beaufort or Jasper office. Applicant must schedule an appointment. For additional information or to schedule an appointment, please call: