Heating crisis assistance available in all 120 Kentucky counties, applicants encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
For Immediate Release Katlyn Miller, CAK
502-230-9060
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Crisis Enrollment Opens at
Kentucky Community Action Agencies
Heating crisis assistance available in all 120 Kentucky counties, applicants encouraged to apply
as soon as possible.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 9, 2023): The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Crisis Component is available to assist households experiencing a home heating crisis situation.
Community Action Agencies across Kentucky are accepting applications first come, first serve through
March 31, 2023, or until funds have been expended.
Income eligibility requirements are up to 130 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. The applicant
must be responsible for home heating costs or pay heating costs as an undesignated portion of rent.
Assistance received during prior LIHEAP Components does not impact a household’s eligibility.
Crisis benefits will cover the minimum needed to alleviate the crisis not to exceed the Community Action
Agency’s local cost for a deliverable supply of the household’s primary heating fuel or $400 for gas or
electric. Households can reapply each time they experience a crisis situation until they reached their
maximum benefit. Benefits are paid directly to the primary fuel vendor.
Kentucky’s Community Action Network collectively operates outreach offices in all 120 Kentucky
counties. Applicants should apply at their local Community Action outreach office. To locate your local
office, please call 800-456-3452.
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 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 bill.
Community Action Kentucky administers LIHEAP in partnership with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health
and Family Services who receive the funding as a pass-through block grant from the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services. More information about LIHEAP and a listing of LIHEAP outreach offices
can be found at the Community Action Kentucky website at www.CAPKY.org.
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About Community Action Kentucky
Community Action Kentucky is the statewide association representing and assisting all 23 Community
Action agencies across Kentucky that work to empower individuals and families to attain greater
economic stability and long-term success. With a presence in all 120 Kentucky counties, Community
Action agencies provide life-changing resources and programs to support a wide array of service areas,
including food security, transportation, home energy, early childhood education, senior support,
emergency services, housing assistance, workforce development, youth enrichment and more. As a
statewide voice for local agencies, Community Action Kentucky works to address policy issues that
impact low-income individuals and cultivates broad-reaching partnerships that improve the lives of
thousands of Kentuckians, making it possible for them to achieve their goals. For more information about
Community Action Kentucky, visit www.CAPKY.org.
