Low-income Grayson County residents can apply for help paying electric bills via Kentucky’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
Beginning Monday, residents may apply for entry into the program that assists eligible households confronted with heating emergencies (low fuel supply, loss of heat or eviction because of unpaid utility bills).
Eligibility requires an income below 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) (click here for FPL details). Benefits are paid directly to the company that provides the household’s energy.
Applicants must bring the following documentation when applying:
- Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each household member
- Proof of all household members’ income from the preceding month
- The most current electric bill, a statement from your landlord if electric is included in your rent, or a statement from the utility company if you participate in a Pre-Pay Electric Program
- The account number and name on the account for main heating fuel sources and electric bill
The Kentucky LIHEAP program helps approximately 150,000 Kentucky families pay their heating bills each winter, according to the program’s website. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services allocates funding to Kentucky through the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, which contracts with Community Action Agencies across the state to receive LIHEAP applications and provide recipient benefits.
To apply, contact the local Community Action office at 118 William Thomason Byway in Leitchfield by calling 270-259-0488. Or contact the Central Kentucky Community Action Council in Lebanon by calling 270-692-2136.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
