Reentry Resources in St. Louis

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Plan (LIHEAP)

LIHEAP helps low-come Missourians with a one-time payment for their primary heating bills from November-March.

Contact Information: (855) 373-4636

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must:

• Be responsible for paying home heating costs
• Have $3,000 or less in bank accounts, retirement accounts, or investments
• Have a household income less than 135 percent of the federal poverty level (a monthly income of $2,400 for a family of three or $2,897 for family of four)
• Be a U.S. citizen or legally admitted for permanent residence

How to Apply

• Apply online here
• You can also request an application be mailed to you by calling (855) 373-4636

Heat Up/Cool Down St. Louis

Heat Up St. Louis can provide financial assistance for utility bills for seniors, low-income people, and people with physical disabilities in need of utility help. Be aware that the organization is not providing support for natural gas bills as of 5/13/2020. 

How to Apply:
To apply, you will need to fill out and submit the web form here. Under ‘Reason for Contact’ select Request for Utilities. Be sure to fill in your name, age, street address, zip code and city, and a daytime telephone number. In the Message Box, you must include:

• The amount due for the utility bill
• The name of the utility company
• Account number
• Number of people in household

The information will be treated confidentially and will be used for internal energy assistance efforts ONLY. Heat Up St. Louis will try to follow up the same day as the request is received, if at all possible. They will not process incomplete forms. You can also call their automated hotline: (314) 241-0001.