Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is to assist low income households, particularly those with lowest incomes that pay a high proportion of household income for home energy. To be eligible for assistance a household's income must not exceed 150 percent of the poverty level or 60 percent of the State median income. Households with the highest home energy costs or needs in relation to income get help before those who have lower energy costs. The Federal government does not send or take applications for LIHEAP assistance unlike other programs. LIHEAP State grantee (A number of State LIHEAP offices provide toll-free numbers and websites for public inquiries.) There is a Community Action Service that provides LIHEAP assistance in Montgomery County, Kentucky. In order to apply you must bring your energy bill, proof of income, Social Security numbers of everyone in the household, and a valid identification.