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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Energy Assistance Program your household must meet the minimum requirements below:

  • Household must meet citizenship criteria; and
  • The household must live in Nevada; and
  • The household must be at least partly responsible for home heating or cooling costs by paying a utility company, fuel supplier, or landlord directly; and
  • The household's total monthly gross income may not exceed 150 percent of the federal Poverty Guidelines as outlined below:

FY 2027 Program Year

(July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027)

Household Size

Maximum Monthly Income

1

$1,995

2

$2,705

3

$3,415

4

$4,125

5

$4,835

6

$5,545

7

$6,255

8

$6,965

Add:

$710 for each additional person

Note: A household is defined as one or more persons, related or not, who are living together and sharing a primary heating or electric source.