The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Crisis Component is available to assist households experiencing a home heating crisis situation. Community Action Agencies across Kentucky are accepting applications on a first come, first serve basis through March 31, 2023 or until funds have been expended.

Clients must meet certain criteria and be in a crisis situation involving imminent loss of heating energy (applicants must provide a utility disconnect notice); have four or fewer days of fuel oil, propane, kerosene, wood or coal available; or have received an eviction notice citing unpaid rent (applies to applicants whose heating costs are included as an undesignated portion of the rent. Households at or higher than 75 percent of poverty level must pay a portion or co-payment of the minimum amount necessary to alleviate the crisis.

Contact your local Community Action Agency for details/appointment:  Adair County (270) 384-2147,  Russell County (270) 343-4565,  Taylor County (270) 465-6554,  Green County (270) 932-7324,  Casey County (606) 787-9209, and Marion County (270) 692-6411.