Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

406.758.5433 OR 1.800.344.5979
Email: liheap@capnwmt.org

LIHEAP helps pay a portion of the participants’ primary heating costs during the Heating Season months of October through April. LIHEAP assists approximately 3,800 households annually in Flathead, Lake, Lincoln and Sanders Counties. Eligibility is based primarily on income and resources. Benefits are usually paid directly to a participants’ primary heating vendor and often qualifies the applicant for additional discounts offered by participating vendors.

The 2026/2027 LIHEAP Heating Season will begin on 10/1/26

Beginning on 10/1/26, you’ll be able to click here to print a PDF LIHEAP application for the

2026/27 heating season.

Click here to print a PDF LIHEAP application.

Questions? Please call our LIHEAP Department at 406-758-5433 or send us an email.

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Click here for income and resource limits and a brief overview of the energy programs administered by Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana (CAPNM).

Click here for a general overview of items that are typically required to be filed with the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Weatherization (WX) application.

Click here for LIHEAP Income and Resource limits for larger households.

Click here for answers to Frequently Asked LIHEAP & Weatherization Questions.

Are you an Evergreen Water & Sewer District customer? Is the bill in your name? If yes to both, and you’re approved for LIHEAP, you may be eligible for a discount. For more information, please contact Evergreen Water & Sewer District directly – Phone (406) 257-5861 or click here to be redirected to their website

energy-share

Energy Share of Montana

406.758.5433 OR 1.800.344.5979
Email: liheap@capnwmt.org

Energy Share of Montana is a partnership of concerned citizens, organizations and local utility companies committed to helping Montana families overcome an energy emergency and move toward self-reliance. Energy Share helps with emergency heating needs caused by situations beyond the families’ control and is used as a last resort for those ineligible for other programs or still in need after other resources are exhausted. The program is funded by utility companies, Universal Systems Benefits Charges and donations from concerned consumers. To help a neighbor, visit the site.

Click here for a list of application requirements and crisis/emergency situations.

Applications are available year-round upon request. If it’s between October 1 and April 30, you must also apply for LIHEAP. To request an Energy Share of Montana application:

- Come into our office in Kalispell or Libby.
- Call us at 406-758-5433.
- Email us at liheap@capnwmt.org.

CAPNM Energy Conservation

Contact CAPNM or click below for more information about how to conserve energy and lower your heating costs.