Home Energy Assistance Program

The El Dorado County Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps income-eligible households pay their energy bill or heating fuel provider. Eligible homeowners or renters may qualify to have a specific payment amount credited to their electric utility account or receive financial assistance in obtaining firewood, propane, pellets, or heating oil. In addition to the credit on their utility bill, eligible households will receive valuable information about energy conservation and practical tips on how to save money on energy costs.

The Weatherization Program provides free energy efficiency measures to income-eligible households at no cost to residents. Learn about the Weatherization Program .

Eligible El Dorado and Alpine County residents may apply for these programs.

Program Status

El Dorado and Alpine County HEAP and Weatherization 2026 program will start accepting applications for the 2026 year on Monday, January 12, 2026.

Please call our office regarding any updates to the status of these programs - (530) 621-6150

2026 HEAP and Weatherization to open on January 12, 2026
2025 HEAP Program: Out of Funds
2025 Weatherization Program: Out of Funds

Application Submission Requirements

Please review the 2026 HEAP Income Eligibility table below to determine whether you meet income requirements.
The HEAP application has a list of required documents, all required documents must be received before eligibility for payment assistance can be determined
Due to limited funding, El Dorado County Health and Human Services has established a Priority Plan. Applicants must meet minimum point threshold to qualify under the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Priority Plan. Proof and documentation of any of the following in the home is needed: Child under 5 years, Disabled or Senior over 60 years or older.
If you are applying for Wood, Propane, Oil, or Pellets, please use one of our authorized vendors from our WPO Vendor List(PDF, 103KB).

How to Submit an Application

You may submit your HEAP application along with supporting documents, via one of the following ways:

US Mail: To LIHEAP 937 Spring Street, Placerville, CA 95667
Online: You may apply online through www.caliheapapply.com. You will first have to create an account and then apply.
In Person: You may drop off your application at the LIHEAP office front desk during regular business hours or via the outside drop box after hours at the Placerville Office. (Office locations addresses are: 937 Spring St, Placerville, CA 95667 or 1360 Johnson Blvd, #103, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150)

If your power is off, have a disconnection notice, or a past due notice please apply as soon as possible and notify the office of your urgent needs.

HEAP Income Guidelines

Income Guidelines

2026 LIHEAP Income Eligibility

Persons In Household	Gross Monthly Income (before deductions)
1	$3,331.67
2	$4,356.84
3	$5,382.01
4	$6,407.17
5	$7,432.26
6	$8,457.42
7	$8,649.67
8	$8,841.84
9	$9,034.09
10	$9,226.26

Download a HEAP Application

HEAP and Weatherization Application(PDF, 6MB)
Application HEAP & Weatherization/Español(PDF, 6MB)
Self Employment Worksheet(PDF, 153KB) (additional document)
Disability Self Certification(PDF, 85KB) (additional document)
Zero Income Form, Certification of Income and Expenses(PDF, 92KB) (extra form)

Education Material

HEAP and Weatherization Office Locations

Placerville Senior Center
937 Spring Street
Placerville, CA
(530) 621-6150

South Lake Tahoe Office
1360 Johnson Blvd., Suite 103
South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 621-6150

Energy Savings Resources and Upcoming Workshops

Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Information

Check your home address to get details for current and future PSPS outages
Find a local Community Resource Center nearest you that is open during a PSPS event. These centers offer handwashing stations, medical equipment charging, device charging, WI-FI, bottled water and snacks. Find a location near you
For information regarding what tools and resources are available for Californians who have been impacted by wildfires and utility-directed power shutoffs
Download a copy of the Public Safety Power Shutoffs Resource Guide(PDF, 537KB)

Missing Document Submission

To submit your missing documents for your application, click on the link below: Please ensure to attach all pages necessary.

Missing Document/Application Submission

For further questions email us at HEAP@edcgov.us or call at (530) 621-6150.