Community Action Council will begin taking appointments for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Fall Subsidy on Monday, October 27, 2025.

The application process will begin on November 3rd and run through December 12, 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.

The Fall Subsidy Component is designed to assist Kentucky households with heating costs by providing eligible households with a one-time benefit. The benefit amount is determined based on income level, housing category, and the type of fuel used for heating, including electric, natural gas, propane, coal, wood, or fuel oil.

Applications will be accepted during the enrollment period on a first-come, first-serve basis. Income eligibility for the program is up to and including 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Benefits are paid directly to the household’s energy vendor. The Subsidy benefit can be applied as a credit on the utility account.

Households must meet program eligibility criteria, including income requirements, to qualify for assistance. The Fall Subsidy program DOES NOT require a disconnect notice, past-due bill, or eviction notice to apply. Assistance received during previous LIHEAP components does not affect eligibility for the Fall Subsidy.

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 make an appointment to receive LIHEAP services through Community Action Council, please use the online utility assistance appointment scheduler available by clicking HERE or call (859) 300-6960.

All applicants will be required to supply the following documentation at the time of application:

• Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
• Proof of all household’s (all members) income from the preceding month.
• Most current electric 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.

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.