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

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

How to Apply

1. Contact Your Local Community Action Agency - Applicants are encouraged to contact their local Community Action office for specific application instructions.

2. Gather Required Documentation:
- Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each household member
- Proof of all household members' income
- Most current electric bill or utility company documentation
- Account number and name on account for electric bill

3. Apply for One or Both Components - Eligible households can apply for the Subsidy component, Crisis component, or both

4. Submit Application - Applications accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis through October 31 or until funds are depleted