Community Action Council for Lexington-Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison, & Nicholas Counties will begin the pre-registration period for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Fall Subsidy on October 15, 2024.
Pre-registration for LIHEAP Fall Subsidy is open to people 60 or older and those with disabilities. The pre-registration period begins on October 15 and runs through October 29, 2024. Enrollment appointments for all others will open on November 5, 2024.
LIHEAP Fall Subsidy is designed to help offset the cost of home heating across various fuel types, including electric, natural gas, propane, coal, wood, and fuel oil.
Eligible households can apply for a one-time benefit depending on housing category, fuel type, and income level to offset the cost of their household’s home heating costs.
The benefits are paid directly to the household’s energy vendor. Benefits will be paid after November 5th for all those who pre-register.
Applications will be accepted during the enrollment period or until designated funds are depleted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Income eligibility for the program is up to and including 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
LIHEAP is available in all Kentucky counties. Community Action Council administers the program in Lexington-Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison, and Nicholas counties. To locate the agency responsible for LIHEAP in your county, visit capky.org.
To ask questions about or pre-register for LIHEAP, please call or visit the Community Action Council neighborhood center closest to you.
- In Lexington-Fayette County, call or visit
- 913 Georgetown St. (859-244-2215)
- 1902 Cambridge Dr. #1906 (859-246-1192)
- 520 Toner St. (859-544-4350)
- 1169 Winburn Dr. (859-294-5249)
- 3500 Arbor Court (859-245-5195)
- In Bourbon County, call or visit Wesley’s Place at 1414 Main St., Paris (859-987-5277)
- In Harrison County, call or visit 216 Old Lair Rd., Cynthiana (859-234-2121)
- In Nicholas County, call or visit 2323 Concrete Rd., Ste. A, Carlise (859-289-7172)
Please bring the following documentation with you when you pre-register:
- Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
- Proof of income from the preceding month for all members of the household.
- Most current home energy bill, statement from your landlord if electric is included in your rent, statement from utility company if you participate in a Pre-Pay Electric Program.
- The account number and name on the account for main heating fuel sources and electric bill.
The fall subsidy DOES NOT require a disconnect notice, past-due bill, or eviction notice. The Subsidy benefit can be applied as a credit on your account. Assistance received during previous LIHEAP components does not affect a household’s eligibility.
Community Action Council and Community Action Kentucky administer LIHEAP in partnership with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, which receives the funding as a pass-through block grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services.