LIHEAP Crisis Enrollment opens January 9, 2023

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Press Release   |   Jan 06, 2023

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Crisis Enrollment Opens at Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc.     January 9th.

 Heating crisis assistance available in Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin, Larue, Marion, Meade Nelson, Washington, applicants encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Lebanon, Ky. (January 4, 2023): The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Crisis Component is available to assist households experiencing a home heating crisis situation. Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc. will be accepting applications first come, first serve January 9 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. 

Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc. operates outreach offices in Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin, Larue, Marion, Meade Nelson, Washington. Applicants should apply at their local Community Action outreach office. To locate your local office, please call phone number listed below or www.ckcac.org.

Breckinridge    270-756-6813

Grayson           270-259-3500

Hardin             270-234-5853

Larue               270-358-3937

Marion             270-692-6411

Meade              270-422-2545

Nelson             502-348-9596

Washington    859-336-7766                                                     

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.  

About Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc.

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.