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LIHEAP NOTICE

Funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program may be significantly reduced this heating season. Many people who benefited from the program last year may not be able to receive assistance this winter. Households where there are vulnerable people, particularly the elderly, those with disabilities and small children are being advised to take the following steps:

A)    Explore the possibility of setting up a budget payment plan with your energy provider.

B)    Consider taking advantage of an energy efficiency program provided by your energy provider or your local Community Action Agency.

C)    Practice energy conservation.

D)   Exercise good saving habits and find out about possible personal and family budget    counseling available at your local Community Action Agency.  











LIHEAP Subsidy - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program begins Monday, November 7 and runs through Friday, December 16, 2011.   Click here for complete details. 
 
LIHEAP Crisis - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program's Crisis Component begins Wednesday, January 4th through March 31, 2012 or when fund are depleted, whichever comes first .   Click here for complete details. 
 
Am I eligible for assistance?
Household income must be at or below the following, relative to household size:
 

Household Size

Gross Monthly Income

Household Size

Gross Monthly Income
1
$ 1,180
5
$ 2,836
2
$ 1,594
6
$ 3,249
3
$ 2,008
7
$ 3,663
4
$ 2,422
8
$ 4,077

For households of more than 8 people, add $414 for each additional family member.

What do I need to bring with me when I apply?

  • Your most recent heating bill or verification from your landlord that the heating expenses are included in your rent. 

  • Proof of Social Security Numbers or Permanent Residence Card (Green Card) number for each member fo the household; and

  • Proof of all household's (all memebers) income from the preceding month.

  • In addition, in the Crisis component, applicants requesting assistance for natural gas or electric must bring a disconnect/past due notice (example: past due notice, termination notice, final notice). Households at or above 75% of poverty level must pay a portion or copayment of the minimum necessary to alleviate the crisis.

    Applicants whose rent includes heat must bring an eviction notice from the landlord.
 When can I apply?
Applicants will be taken in alphabetical order based on the first letter of the head of household's last name using the following schedule:
November
7
A
November
21
H
December
5
N, O, P
November
8
Staff Day
November
22
H
December
6
Q, R
November
9
B
November
23
Staff Day
December
7
S
November
10
B
November
24
Closed
December
8
S
November
11
Closed
November
25
Closed
December
9
Closed
November
14
C
November
28
I, J
December
12
T
November
15
C
November
29
K, L
December
13
U, V, W
November
16
D, E
November
30
M
December
14
X, Y, Z
November 17 F, G December 1 M December 15 Open
November 18 Closed December 2 Closed December 16 Open


Where do I go to apply? 
Every County in Kentucky has at least one Community Action Office taking applications for LIHEAP Energy assistance. Click here to locate your county office.


How do I report fraud?
Please report any information about fraud or misuse of LIHEAP benefits by calling the Fraud Hotline at 1-800-372-2970.  Giving wrong information on purpose is fraud and may result in legal action against you.