LIHEAP

About LIHEAP

DBCAA’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program that helps eligible low-income households in Kentucky with home energy costs. 

Serving the following counties: Clay, Jackson, Laurel, and Rockcastle. If you live outside of this service area, please contact your local community action agency for LIHEAP scheduling assistance.

Program Components

  • Subsidy: One-time payment to help with regular cooling/heating bills — no disconnect notice required.

  • Crisis: Serves clients that are:

    • Facing disconnection

    • Running low on pre-paid electricity (10 days or less)

    • Nearly out of bulk fuel (4 days or less)

 

Who Qualifies?

You may qualify if your household:

  • Has a total income at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines

  • Has individually metered electric service in your name or a household member’s name

*Assistance received during previous LIHEAP components does not affect eligibility.

Not sure if you’re eligible? We’ll help you check during the application process.

LIHEAP 2026 Income Guidelines. Monthly income limits to qualify per household size. Household Size 1 - $1995, Household Size 2 - $2705, Household Size 3 - $3415, Household Size 4 - $4125, Household Size 5 - $4835, Household Size 6 - $5545, Household Size 7 - $6255, Household Size 8 - $6965, for each additional member over 8, add $710 to the monthly income limit.

 

Upcoming/Ongoing Programs

 

Fall Subsidy 2026

Runs: Monday, November 9 – Friday, December 18

Scheduling begins: Monday, November 2

Follow us on Facebook or check the Announcements tab to best stay up to date on ongoing or upcoming Programs.

 

Required Documents

This option will become available when a LIHEAP program has been announced.

Required Documents – Fall Subsidy 2026

 

Schedule LIHEAP Appointment

This option will become available when a LIHEAP program has been announced.

Schedule LIHEAP Appointment

You may also call (606) 729-4000 to schedule an appointment over the phone.

 

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External Links

 
This website is supported by Grant Number [LIHEAP-006 736 2400001811] from the [Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program] within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the [Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program].