Do I Qualify for Energy Assistance in New Mexico?
LIHEAP FFY 2026: income limit and how to apply
New Mexico LIHEAP helps families pay heating and cooling bills. The heating-assistance income standard is 150% of the federal poverty guidelines. For a family of 4, that is $48,225/year ($4,019/month) under the ACF FFY 2026 table.
Standard: LIHEAP Clearinghouse (HHS/ACF-funded), LIHEAP Income Eligibility for States and Territories, FY 2026, compiled from FY 2026 state plans, as of December 15, 2025. Dollar limit: ACF Office of Community Services, Federal Poverty Guidelines for FFY 2026 (150% column; 2025 HHS guidelines), hosted by the LIHEAP Clearinghouse, table dated December 1, 2025, in force for FFY 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026).
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New Mexico LIHEAP Income Limits, FFY 2026
150% of the federal poverty guidelines, by household size.
| Household size | Annual limit | Monthly limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,475 | $1,956 |
| 2 people | $31,725 | $2,644 |
| 3 people | $39,975 | $3,331 |
| 4 people | $48,225 | $4,019 |
| 5 people | $56,475 | $4,706 |
| 6 people | $64,725 | $5,394 |
| 7 people | $72,975 | $6,081 |
| 8 people | $81,225 | $6,769 |
Source: ACF Office of Community Services, Federal Poverty Guidelines for FFY 2026 (150% column; 2025 HHS guidelines), hosted by the LIHEAP Clearinghouse, table dated December 1, 2025, in force for FFY 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The ACF poverty table is the 2025 HHS guidelines times 150%; the figures above are computed the same way and match it. Contact New Mexico HSD to confirm current thresholds.
Other New Mexico LIHEAP components (FY 2026 state plan)
- Cooling: 150% of the federal poverty guidelines
- Crisis: 150% of the federal poverty guidelines
- Weatherization: 150% of the federal poverty guidelines
Source: LIHEAP Clearinghouse, FY 2026 income eligibility table, as of December 15, 2025.
How to Apply for LIHEAP in New Mexico
Apply through your local Income Support Division office.
Benefit amounts are set in New Mexico's state plan each year and depend on income, household size, fuel type, and funding. New Mexico HSD publishes the current benefit matrix; we do not estimate it.
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