Low Income Household Assistance Programs

​LIHEAP – Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and LIHWAP Low Income Home Water Assistance Program are funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services. These programs provide financial assistance to income-eligible families costs for heating, cooling, water and wastewater. The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe has to abide by the requirements and guidelines issued by the US Department of Health and Human Services for the LIHEAP program when distributing funds. More information about LIHEAP can be found on this web site:  www.acf.hhs.gov

LIHEAP funds are distributed by the US Department of Health and Human Services to states and to tribes within states.

Eligible American Indian households on the Lower Elwha Klallam Reservation plus eligible Lower Elwha Klallam households within a 15 mile radius of the Lower Elwha Klallam Reservation.

 

Public Comment Ends 9/15/2025 – Have Your Voice Heard

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Public Comment Ends 07/17/2026 – Have Your Voice Heard

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE – FY2027 DRAFT LIHEAP PLAN

We are seeking input on the Tribes FY 2027 LIHEAP Draft Plan.

Changes

Year-Round Crisis Assistance:

We have increased the portion of funding available for crisis assistance to help ensure support remains available throughout the year, as long as funds are available.

If you would like a copy emailed or mailed to you please contact Social Services at 360-565-7257.

 

Response can be submitted by the following methods

  1. Email: LIHEAP@elwha.org  In the subject line, please include: “Public Comment”
  2. In Person: Social Services Department; 3080 Lower Elwha Road, Port Angeles, WA 98363

How to Apply

Call Social Services at 360.565.7257 for an appointment.

IF YOU RECEIVED LIHEAP LAST YEAR, you will need to supply a new one to determine eligibility based on federal guidelines.

  • Must have current income verification for the three months prior to appointment date.
  • Must Photo ID if it is not in your file from last year.
  • Must have current landlord statement

IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE LIHEAP LAST YEAR, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING:

  • Must have current income verification for the three months prior to appointment date.
  • Must Photo ID if it is not in your file from last year.
  • Must have current landlord statement
  • Social Security Cards of all members of the family
  • Proof of tribal enrollment

Requirements

When applying for LIHEAP, please bring the following for all members living within the household:

  • ​Social Security Cards
  • Photo Identification
  • Tribal Enrollment Information
  • Birth Certificates
  • Three months of income for everyone in the household
 

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