Community Action Council will begin taking appointments for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Fall Subsidy on October 31, 2024.
The application process will begin on November 6th and run through December 20, 2024, or until funds are gone.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.