LIHEAP Heating Bill Assistance
The CAPs provide Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assistance from November 1st to March 31st to residents at or below 60 % of RI median income. They determine income eligibility View the Low income guidelines » and, based on household income, make direct payments on your behalf to your heating to help with energy bills or restore gas or electric service.
This brochure contains general information on landlord-tenant law and is intended for educational use only. It is not a substitute for legal advice and does not create any attorney-client relationship between the reader and Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc. The reader should get legal advice about his or her own housing problems from an attorney.
There are several types of subsidized housing in Rhode Island. Most of the eligibility rules are the same for all types of housing, but some of the application procedures are different. This guide will explain the basic information you need to apply for any subsidized housing in Rhode Island.
If you have been denied your housing rights, you may have experienced unlawful discrimination.
Rent increase procedures in Rhode Island