Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

LIHEAP Kentucky

Find the Community Action agency that serves your Kentucky county and how to contact them.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is available in all 120 Kentucky counties through your local Community Action Agency (CAA). You must apply for LIHEAP with the CAA that serves the county where you live.

We want to help all Kentuckians connect with the agency serving their community.

Enter your ZIP code below to find the CAA providing LIHEAP in your area, along with its contact information.

Search by ZIP code

Enter your 5-digit ZIP code, or choose your county, to see which agency serves you.

There are 23 CAAs in the state. Each may do things slightly differently from the others, so it is best to reach out to your local agency.

If you need further assistance locating or connecting to your local agency, you may call the statewide assistance number at 1-800-244-2275.

List of Required Documentation

Failure to provide all required documentation will delay your assistance.

  • Social Security card(s) or official documentation with Social Security numbers (or Permanent Resident/Green Card) for everyone living in the household.
  • Most recent utility bill or verification from your landlord that heating expenses are included in your rent.
    • If you participate in the Pre-Pay Electric Program, please present the statement from the utility company and include the account number, address and name on the account for all heating fuel sources and electric.
    • If you are applying for wood, coal, propane or kerosene, you need to bring a piece of unopened first-class mail to verify your service address.
  • Proof of household income from the previous month or proof of zero income; for example:
    • Check stubs (MUST have all check stubs showing pay dates and gross income for the calendar month prior to your appointment date and verification that you did not receive the maximum number of checks issued by your employer)
    • OR, Current SSI/Social Security Award letter or Current Food Stamp Award letter
    • OR, Unemployment Check Stubs
  • Proof of ID
  • Examples of items which cannot be accepted are previous LIHEAP applications, bank statements, copies of benefit checks, and 1099 tax forms. We cannot accept K-TAP letters or Medical Coverage Letters as proof of other income.

Please note after reviewing your documents we may request additional information to complete your application.

Income Guidelines

2026-2027 LIHEAP Income Eligibility Guidelines
Household Size Monthly Income
1 $1,995
2 $2,705
3 $3,415
4 $4,125
5 $4,835
6 $5,545
7 $6,255
8 $6,965

The gross household monthly income for LIHEAP Fall Subsidy must be at 150% of poverty.

For each additional household member above 8, add $710.00 to the monthly income limit.

In Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison, and Nicholas counties ONLY, you can schedule an appointment through the online appointment scheduler or by calling 859-300-6960.

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