What is the LIHEAP income limit in South Dakota?

South Dakota's LIHEAP heating-assistance income standard is 200% of the federal poverty guidelines (LIHEAP Clearinghouse, FY2026 state plans, as of December 15, 2025). For a family of 4 that is $64,300/year (ACF Office of Community Services, Federal Poverty Guidelines for FFY 2026 (200% column; 2025 HHS guidelines), hosted by the LIHEAP Clearinghouse, FFY 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026)).

How much does LIHEAP pay in South Dakota?

South Dakota sets benefit amounts in its LIHEAP state plan; they depend on income, household size, energy costs, and fuel type, and change with each year's funding. South Dakota DSS publishes the current benefit matrix. Payments usually go directly to your utility or fuel vendor.

How do I apply for LIHEAP in South Dakota?

Apply through South Dakota DSS. Apply at your local DSS office. Visit https://dss.sd.gov/economicassistance/energyassistance/ or call 1-877-999-5612.

Do I Qualify for Energy Assistance in South Dakota?

LIHEAP FFY 2026: income limit and how to apply

South Dakota LIHEAP helps families pay heating and cooling bills. The heating-assistance income standard is 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. For a family of 4, that is $64,300/year ($5,358/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 (200% 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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Income standard

200% FPG

Family of 4 limit

$64,300/yr

Crisis standard

200% FPG

Paid to

Utility co.

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South Dakota LIHEAP Income Limits, FFY 2026

200% of the federal poverty guidelines, by household size.

Household size	Annual limit	Monthly limit
1 person	$31,300	$2,608
2 people	$42,300	$3,525
3 people	$53,300	$4,442
4 people	$64,300	$5,358
5 people	$75,300	$6,275
6 people	$86,300	$7,192
7 people	$97,300	$8,108
8 people	$108,300	$9,025

Source: ACF Office of Community Services, Federal Poverty Guidelines for FFY 2026 (200% 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 200%; the figures above are computed the same way and match it. Contact South Dakota DSS to confirm current thresholds.

Other South Dakota LIHEAP components (FY 2026 state plan)

Crisis: 200% of the federal poverty guidelines

Source: LIHEAP Clearinghouse, FY 2026 income eligibility table, as of December 15, 2025.

How to Apply for LIHEAP in South Dakota

Apply at your local DSS office.

Benefit amounts are set in South Dakota's state plan each year and depend on income, household size, fuel type, and funding. South Dakota DSS publishes the current benefit matrix; we do not estimate it.

Apply at South Dakota → Call 1-877-999-5612