To be eligible for energy assistance from Byrd Barr Place, you must meet the following criteria.*
1) Use electricity, natural gas, wood, propane or oil to heat your home.
2) Live in one of the following Seattle zip codes:
98101
98102
98103
98104
98106
98107
98108
98019
98112
98115
98116
98117
98118
98119
98121
98122
98125
98126
98133
98134
98136
98144
98165
98177
98178
98199
* Residents of these zip codes who are not within Seattle city limits may be served by other agencies. If you are unsure if your home is located in our service area, please call us at 206-812-4940.
For zip codes not listed here, please contact the relevant agency:
South of Seattle and zip codes 98178 or 98106
Multi-Service Center
253-517-2263
Northeast of Seattle and 98133 zip code north of NE 145th Street
Hopelink
425-658-2592
3) Meet the following household income guidelines.
Eligibility is based on the average household monthly income for the previous three months.
| 2021–2022 Maximum Average Monthly Income Requirements | ||
| Household Size | LIHEAP | PSE HELP |
| 1 person | $1,610 | $5,279 |
| 2 people | $2,178 | $6,033 |
| 3 people | $2,745 | $6,788 |
| 4 people | $3,313 | $7,542 |
| 5 people | $3,880 | $8,146 |
| 6 people | $4,448 | $8,750 |
| 7 people | $5,015 | $9,354 |
| 8 people | $5,583 | $9,958 |
| 9 people | $6,150 | $10,558 |
* Meeting these criteria does not guarantee that you will receive assistance.
