2025 LIHEAP Proposed Waiver Announcement
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public comment on the proposed Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program waiver, which will allow an increase in allotted funds available for the Weatherization Assistance Program and Heating and Air Repair and Replacement Program from 15% to 25% for the current state fiscal year.
The Weatherization Assistance Program and Heating and Air Repair and Replacement Program work together to improve energy efficiency, reduce utility costs and provide a healthier living environment in the homes of low-income families in North Carolina. The waiver may be reviewed March 24-28, 2025, at the following locations:
- Any of the 100 county departments of social services in person or online.
- Online on the Division of Social Services Website: NCDHHS Public Notices.
Virtual Public Hearing
A virtual public hearing will be held on March 31, 2025, at 10 a.m., via GoTo webinar. There is no cost to participate. Individuals may register in advance and set a calendar reminder by going to https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5400923607500719963. For additional assistance registering for the webinar, reach out to ncfasttraining@dhhs.nc.gov.
2025 LIHEAP Proposed Waiver
For more information, please view the Waiver Request and Public Notice documents linked below.
LIHEAP Weatherization Waiver Request
LIHEAP Weatherization Waiver Public Notice
Submitting Comment
The state will accept Written comments will be accepted no later than March 31, 2025, by 5 p.m. and can be submitted at any agency where the plan was displayed. Comments can also be emailed as an attachment to Jasmyne Simmons, Energy Program Consultant, at Jasmyne.Simmons@dhhs.nc.gov. If you would like to submit comments, please Save or Print the Comment Form linked below and follow the directions on the form to submit your comments.
LIHEAP Weatherization Waiver Comment Form
