LIHEAP Energy Aid Reports Get Streamlined for States
Published Date: 12/29/2025
Notice
Summary
The government wants to keep collecting quarterly reports from states, tribes, and territories about the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for three more years. They’re making the forms simpler to save time and reduce hassle. These reports help track how many households get energy help, spot problems fast, and keep everyone informed—all while making sure funds are used wisely. Comments on the changes are due by February 27, 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
LIHEAP Quarterly Reporting Extended
The Administration for Children and Families is requesting a 3-year extension of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Quarterly Reports (OMB #: 0970-0589) after the current expiration of October 31, 2025. The agency says 207 respondents will each submit 4 quarterly reports per year, and the estimated time per report is increased from 12 to 16 hours, for a total annual burden of 13,248 hours.
Carryover/Reallotment Form Consolidated
ACF proposes to stop using the separate LIHEAP Carryover and Reallotment Report (OMB #: 0970-0106) and instead add those primary data elements into Section III of the Quarterly Report starting with Quarter 4 due October 31, 2025 and Quarter 3 due July 31, 2026 and beyond. Section III will distinguish estimated (Quarter 3) and final (Quarter 4) carryover and reallotment amounts and include a remarks field for recipients requesting carryover, consistent with 42 U.S.C. 8626(b)(2)(A).
Quarterly Data to Improve LIHEAP Oversight
The Quarterly Report will collect specific program measures such as total households assisted, the number of occurrences LIHEAP funding prevented loss of or restored home energy services, and the estimated percentage of LIHEAP funds obligated by funding component. ACF says these 'almost real time' data let the agency track households served, respond faster to challenges, inform training needs, improve outreach to newly eligible households, and update public dashboards.
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