LIHEAP Eligibility Assistance: Assets Test for States and Territories

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[Last updated: 12/31/2025]

NOTE: In addition to income, grant recipients may look at an applicant households' assets in determining financial eligibility for LIHEAP. The chart below lists three grant recipients that are currently using an assets test. Among the grant recipients, allowable assets range from a high of $25,000 to a low of $3,000.  Grant recipients also have different definitions of assets. For more information on variations in assets tests, contact the LIHEAP Clearinghouse.

State

FY

Description
Missouri 2026 Each household’s resources may not exceed $3,000
Montana 2026
  1. The applicant must be living in the dwelling at the time of application.
  2. Note: The household may also have business assets whose equity value does not exceed $25,000.
    1. BUSINESS EQUITY - A household having equity value in business asstes in excess of $25,000 is ineligible. Formula for determining equity value:
       

          Fair Market Value

-         Less amount owing

=         Equity value*
 

LIHEAP & Weatherization

2025 - 2026 Program Year Resource Limits

Number in Household Non-Business Resources
1 $14,358
2 $21,966
3 $23,431
4 $24,896
5 $26,360
6 $27,825
7 $29,290
8 $29,290
9 $29,290
10 $29,290
11 $29,290
12 $29,290

Add additional $1,465 for each member up to $29,290 maximum per household.
Puerto Rico 2026 An assets test is required in our state regulations.

Source: FY 2026 State and Territory Model Plans

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