• Information about Direct Payments to Heat Providers Public Act 335 of 2004 requires the Michigan Department of Treasury to send all Home Heating Credit drafts directly to heat providers. Initially, this change in the program will affect Department of Human Services (DHS) clients only who are also customers of Consumers Energy, DTE, and SEMCO Gas. This program is scheduled to begin in January 2005. >  More

What is the Michigan Home Heating Credit?

The Home Heating Credit (HHC) is designed to assist low income families living in Michigan with the cost of heating their homes. The HHC is federally funded through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Under provisions set forth in the State Income Tax Act, the Department of Human Services (DHS) administers Michigan’s Energy Assistance programs, and the Michigan Department of Treasury processes the Home Heating Credit claim and issues payments. For further information, please refer to the LIHEAP website.

Customer Resources • Filing Process for Qualifying Households • Payment Process • Other Helpful Information - MI-1040CR7 form and instructions • Contact Information

Energy Provider Resources • Program Overview • Enrollment and Payment Process • Other Helpful Information • Contact Information

• Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) The mission of the MPSC is to grow Michigan’s economy and enhance the quality of life of its communities by assuring safe and reliable energy, telecommunications, and transportation services at reasonable prices.   • Michigan Statute governing the Home Heating Credit