With winter months approaching, West Kentucky Rural Electric wants to remind our member-owners of federal funding available to help pay for heating your homes.

This program assists eligible households facing a home heating emergency, such as imminent loss of heat, low fuel supply, or eviction due to unpaid utility bills. Households must meet eligibility requirements, including income eligibility of up to and including 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Prior LIHEAP assistance does not impact a household’s eligibility.The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can help you pay your heating or cooling bills or get emergency services during an energy crisis. You may be eligible for help with your energy bills based on your income.

The online application and eligibility requirements are available at https://thda.org/help-for-homeowners/energy-assistance-programs/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap.

In Kentucky, LIHEAP is administered by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, which contracts with Community Action Agencies across the state to receive LIHEAP applications and provide recipient benefits. Qualified applicants are encouraged to contact their local agency outreach office for specific application instructions. 

Kentucky’s Community Action Network collectively operates outreach offices in all 120 Kentucky counties.
To apply, contact your local Community Action Agency office or call 800-456-3452. Visit www.capky.org/network to find the nearest office.