LiHEAP Kentucky

LIHEAP in Kentucky

If you earn at or below 130% of the federal poverty level as established by the Department of Health and Human Services, you may be eligible for LIHEAP in Kentucky. The program supports low-income families and individuals with heating credits paid directly to utility companies. The program offers both general and crisis applications. If you are currently facing disconnection and you meet the income qualifications for LIHEAP in Kentucky, contact a local consumer agency or your utility company for more information on LIHEAP application. The utility companies working with LIHEAP in Kentucky include:

• Atmos Energy
• Duke Energy
• Kentucky Utilities
• Louisville Gas and Electric
• West Kentucky RECC

Kentucky LIHEAP Assistance

Assistance with heating costs was provided to more than 170,000 households in Kentucky in 2011. The programs received more than $33 million in funding for 2012. You must submit your application during the open period to qualify for LIHEAP payments. The open application period in Kentucky for heating payments starts on November 4 and ends on December 16. If you are in need of crisis support to stop your utility company from shutting off heat, you can apply between January 4 and March 31 for immediate funds. Crisis applications are processed faster than general applications. There is a maximum heating credit of $250 and a maximum crisis credit of $450 for electric and gas.

When applying for LIHEAP assistance it is important to understand there may be a waiting period before your application is approved. If you are having trouble paying your electric or gas bill, contact your utility company and advise them that you’ve applied for LIHEAP. The company may have programs available for low-income customers to ease the burden of heating costs until LIHEAP support is approved.

LIHEAP Application & How to Apply

Applying for LIHEAP in Kentucky requires providing proof of income and family size to the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. There are also local community action agencies that accept applications for LIHEAP in each Kentucky county. If you wish to talk with someone about LIHEAP, you can call 1-800-456-3452.

LIHEAP Eligibility – Am I Eligible?

Eligibility starts with income for LIHEAP in Kentucky. If you meet the 130% of poverty income guidelines, you will also be asked for proof of family size and proof of heating bills. The size of your home is also taken into consideration when you apply for LIHEAP in Kentucky.

Families with more than eight persons should add $4,966 for each additional family member.