Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Community Action Kentucky in partnership with the Department of Community Based Services, administers the LIHEAP program in Kentucky through a network of 23 community action agencies with offices located in all 120 counties in Kentucky.  This important Federal program helps provide heating assistance to over 100,000 families in Kentucky each year.  It operates in two components:  the Subsidy component and the Crisis component.

Subsidy & Crisis Component

Fall Subsidy runs from 11/5/2024 thru 12/20/2024 or until funds are depleted with pre-registration available beginning October 14th.  Appointments should be made at each county office between the hours of 9 - 1 on Monday thru Friday. 
Winter Crisis runs from 1/7/2025 thru 3/31/2025.  A disconnect is required during Winter Crisis.  
Spring Subsidy enrollment will begin on 4/15/2025 thru 5/30/2025.  Appointments can be made at your county office between the hours of 9 - 1 on Monday thru Friday.  The Spring Subsidy is for Electric Only.  

All eligible applicants will receive a benefit amount that is based on their income and primary fuel type.  All vouchers are paid directly to the primary fuel vendor with no funds being distributed directly to the applicant household.  

How do I apply?

Please call you local office to being the application process.
All applicants will be required to supply the following documentation at 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 heating bill, statement from your landlord if heating expenses are 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 bil

Benefit Verification Letter

Applicants must provide proof of income from the previous month.  If you  receive Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or disability, You will need to provide a current award letter.  You can request a benefit verification letter online.  This letter is sometimes called a "budget letter," a "benefits letter," a "proof of income letter," or a "proof of award letter".