Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - Summer Cooling Program

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - Summer Cooling Program

Program Type: Summer cooling assistance for electric bill relief

Geographic Scope: All 120 Kentucky counties

Overview:
Designed to help offset the cost of higher electric bills due to rising temperatures during summer months. The program is divided into two components: Subsidy and Crisis.

Eligibility:

Must meet LIHEAP income guidelines

Participation in prior LIHEAP programs will not affect a household's eligibility

Program Components:

Subsidy Component:

Provides households a one-time benefit

Benefit amount: $50-$200 depending on income levels and housing category

Crisis Component:

Available to eligible households demonstrating a home energy crisis situation

Benefits cover the minimum needed to alleviate the crisis

Maximum: $600

Households can reapply each time they experience a crisis situation

Application Period:
Applications accepted through October 31 or until funds depleted (based on 2020 program dates)

Administration:
Administered by Community Action Kentucky in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services

Contact:

Community Action Kentucky

101 Burch Court, Frankfort, KY 40601

(502) 875-5863

Website: www.capky.org

Local offices available in all 120 Kentucky counties