The State of Michigan Low Income Home Energy Assistance program helps low-income households with energy needs. Help for high energy bills, shut offs, and home energy repairs is available to YOU.

Crisis Assistance

You are responsible for your heat and
electric costs, however there is assistance to help you, known as crisis assistance, through MDHHS.

First, you must understand how to read
your bills, be careful how you use energy, and keep your costs as low as possible to avoid shutoff. Reach out to your heat or electric provider as they may be able to assist. Don’t wait until the last minute to ask for help. Call them about setting up a payment plan before you get shut off.

If you are in danger of shutoff, MDHHS may be able to assist with crisis money. Complete an
application either online through MI Bridges or by completing a MDHHS-1171, Assistance Application along with the SER, supplemental form or DHS-1514, Application for State Emergency Relief. Paper applications are available at your local DHHS office.

Home Heating Credit

The Home Heating Credit helps low-income households with their heating expenses if they
are a qualified Michigan homeowner or renter.
The amount of credit is based on income,
household size, and heat cost. If you received a credit in the last year, an application will be mailed to you near the end of the year.

The Home Heating Credit application, MI-1040CR-7 is available at your local library, MDHHS office, community agencies or the Department of Treasury.
You must complete the application between Jan. 1 and Sept. 30, or electronically when filing your tax returns. More information can be found at Home Heating Credit Information (Michigan.gov).