Help paying your electric bill in Florida
Florida got $121.6 million in the HHS table, about $14 for each of its 8,550,911 households. Income limit 60% of state median income; public line 866-762-2237. Heating help reached 21,685 households in FY2024.
Who to call in Florida
- Florida LIHEAP public line866-762-2237
- State program sitefloridajobs.org/community-planning-and-development/community
- Florida Public Service Commission
- Commission main line: 850-413-6100 (LIHEAP Clearinghouse; not confirmed on the commission site)
- Consumer complaint line (toll free), printed in the required notice: 800-342-3552 (Fla. Admin. Code R. 25-6.105)
- TTY (Florida Relay): 800-955-8771 (LIHEAP Clearinghouse labels it TTY; not a voice line)
Florida in numbers
- Florida ranks 50th of 51 on FY26 LIHEAP dollars per household ($14), 19th on households below the poverty line (12.6%) and 37th on low-income energy burden (8.2%).
- Per household below the poverty line (1,077,362 of them) the FY26 funds come to $113, rank 50th of 51: 6% of a typical year's electricity ($2,010). (even split, not a payment amount)
- 145,680 households got help in FY2022 against 2,037,577 at or below 60% of state median income in the 2022 LEAD file: about 7% (mixed years).
- Average heating benefit FY2022: $638, 32% of that year.
- Heating season: October 1 - March 31. Counted FY2024: heating, cooling, crisis, weatherization.
- Neighbours: FY26 dollars per household run from $24 (Georgia) to $30 (Alabama); low-income burden from 8.8% (Georgia) to 11.2% (Alabama). Florida: $14 and 8.2%.
Where Florida's low-income bills bite hardest
- Highest burden: Gadsden County 14.2% (5,821 households); Franklin County 11.8% (1,512 households); Lafayette County 11.7% (887 households); Calhoun County 11.4% (1,706 households).
- Most low-income households: Miami-Dade County 290,666 (7.6%); Broward County 179,106 (7.7%); Hillsborough County 131,292 (8.3%).
67 counties.
LIHEAP in Florida: money, limits, people helped
| Measure | Florida | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Funds FY2026 | $121,578,634 = $103,181,708 + $5,707,205 IIJA + $12,689,721 | FY26 table |
| Income limit | Heating, Cooling, Crisis: 60% State Median Income (10+ household members at 150% Federal Poverty Guideline) | snapshot 18 Aug 2026 |
| Benefits FY2026 | Heating and Cooling: $400 minimum, $1,350 maximum Year-round Crisis: $2,000 maximum | snapshot 18 Aug 2026 |
| Helped FY2024 | Heating: 21,685 Cooling: 28,957 Crisis: 44,964 Weatherization: 253 | snapshot 18 Aug 2026 |
| Program dates | Heating: October 1 - March 31 Cooling: April 1 - September 30 Crisis: Year-round | snapshot 18 Aug 2026 |
CSV
CSVAm I likely eligible in Florida?
Florida sets its limit at 60% of state median income; no estimate here. Median household income is $71,711.
Florida on the map
Shutoff rules and moratoria in Florida
Florida: cold weather by none listed; hot weather by none listed; health or age needs no.
Clearinghouse, April 2026; cites 2023 Florida Statutes.
Rule text read, 2 October 2026: Fla. Admin. Code R. 25-6.105. For nonpayment a Florida electric utility must first make a diligent attempt to get compliance, including at least 5 working days' separate written notice, and the notice must give the PSC complaint number. No disconnection for non-commercial customers from Friday noon to Monday 8 a.m. or around listed holidays. Medically essential service is left to a utility tariff procedure. No weather or season ban in the text. Quote: “at least 5 working days' written notice to the customer”. Source: text of the rule (Cornell LII).
| Point | Florida: Fla. Admin. Code R. 25-6.105 |
|---|---|
| Winter / cold | no season or temperature ban found in the text read (R 25-6.105 has none) |
| Heat | no hot-weather ban found in the text read |
| Who is protected | Subsection (11): each utility must file, as a tariff item, a procedure for discontinuing service that is medically essential. No days of postponement are stated in the rule itself. Subsection (10): no discontinuance for non-commercial customers from noon Friday to 8 a.m. Monday, or from noon the day before a holiday (New Year's, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas) to 8 a.m. the next working day, except customer request, hazard, tampering, fraud. Customer may designate a third party to get a copy of the delinquency notice. |
| Notice | At least 5 working days' written notice, separate from the bill, after a diligent attempt to have the customer comply; 'working day' = a day the utility business office is open and US Mail is delivered. No prior notice for hazard, tampering, fraud. Notice must give the PSC complaint line. |
| Payment plan | No payment-plan requirement in this rule; deferred payment not read (tariff/other rule). |
| Who the rule covers | Text addresses 'each utility' under chapter 25-6 (electric service by electric public utilities); co-ops/munis not addressed in the text read. |
| Complaints | Notice must tell customer they may complain to the utility's customer relations and to the Florida PSC at 1(800) 342-3552 (toll free), as stated in the rule text. |
Utility tariffs (medically essential procedure), the deferred-payment rule and co-op/municipal rules were not read.
Paraphrase, not legal advice. Rules change; see the shutoff rules guide.
How heavy is the energy bill in Florida?
8.2% of income in low-income households, 2.0% overall. Ranking, Florida prices.
| Group | Count | Florida detail | Standing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 60% of median income | 2,037,577 households | 8.2% of income; $1,608 a year on $19,587 | rank 37 of 51 |
| All households | 8,353,441 households | 2.0%; $1,878 on $94,145 | rank 42 of 51 |
| Below poverty line | 1,077,362 households | 12.6% of 8,550,911 | U.S. 12.5%; rank 19 of 51 |
| Home price 2025 | 15.24 ¢/kWh | bill $167 a month at 1,099 kWh | U.S. 17.30 ¢, $152 |
CSV
CSVUtility and state bill programs in Florida
- Senior Citizen's/Disabled American Veteran's Discount To be eligible, applicants must be 62 years or older or totally or permanently disabled American Veteran. Annual income must not exceed $17,196 per household. Applications are accepted through March 31; must reapply each year....
- Project Share This program provides assistance to income-qualified customers that are senior citizens age 65 and older, families with children under the age of five, and disabled persons living independently. It is designed to help qualified...
- SHARE Tampa Electric Share funds help pay for basic home energy expenses. To determine if you qualify to receive assistance as a Share recipient, call 211.
Excerpts, section of 18 Aug 2026. Utilities: City Electric System, Key West, City of Lake Worth Utilities, City of Leesburg, City of Tallahassee, Clay Electric Co-op, Duke Energy and 14 more.
Next to Florida
Alabama, Georgia. Most FY26 funds per household: Alabama, $30. Florida: $14. All 51.
5 steps if you get a shutoff notice in Florida
- Note the notice date.
- Call the utility (Florida Public Service Commission sets rules).
- Call 866-762-2237 or 211.
- Ask about none listed-based or health protection.
- Unresolved: Florida Public Service Commission, 850-413-6100.
Sources
Linked above; list on the hub.
Last verified: 2 October 2026. Not legal advice.
Questions
Is LIHEAP money enough for a Florida bill?
$113 per poor household, 6% of $2,010.
How much LIHEAP money does Florida get?
$121.6 million in FY2026, $14 per household, rank 50 of 51.
What income limit does Florida use for LIHEAP?
60% of state median income; median household income $71,711; FY2022 heating standard 189% for four.
How do I apply for LIHEAP in Florida?
Call 866-762-2237. Site: www.floridajobs.org/community-planning-and-development/community-services/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program
Can Florida utilities cut power in winter or summer?
none listed for cold; none listed for heat.
How big is the energy burden in Florida?
8.2% of income for low-income households, 2.0% for all; $1,608 a year for the first group.
How many Florida households got energy help?
145,680 in FY2022, 21,685 heating in FY2024, average heating benefit $638.