Energy assistance program to help those in crisis

LEXINGTON, Ky.(WTVQ) – The Community Action Council’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Crisis Program (LIHEAP) will begin taking applications for assistance next week.

Beginning Monday, January 8, LIHEAP will provide a benefit to eligible households to assist with their energy costs with a disconnect notice or a heating crisis.

Eligibility for the LIHEAP Crisis benefit is determined by income, household size, fuel type, and the following criteria:

* The household is within four (4) days of running out of fuel, if bulk fuel (coal, fuel oil, propane, kerosene, or wood) is the heat source;
* The household has received a disconnect notice if natural gas or electric is the heat source; or
* The household’s home heating costs are included as an undesignated portion of the rent, and the household has received an eviction notice for non-payment of rent from the landlord.

Households must also be at or below 130 percent of federal poverty guidelines.

Applicants must bring proof of income for the previous month for all adults 18 and over in the household, the most recent heating bill with a disconnect notice or an eviction notice and verification from landlord that heating costs are included in rent, birth dates of all household members, and proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Resident card for each member of the household.

Applications may be taken at any of the following Community Action Council locations:
913 Georgetown Street, Lexington (859) 244-2215
1902 Cambridge Drive, Lexington (859) 246-1192
1169 Winburn Drive, Lexington (859) 294-5249
520 Toner Street, Lexington (859) 554-4350
1414 Main Street, Paris (859) 484-3860
216 Old Lair Road, Cynthiana (859) 234-2121
2323 Concrete Road, Suite A, Carlisle (859) 289-7172 For more information on LIHEAP assistance, please contact Community Action Council in • Lexington at (859) 233-4600 • Paris at (859) 987-5277 • Cynthiana at (859) 234-2121 • Carlisle at (859) 289-7172 • Toll Free at 800-244-2275

The Crisis component will be in operation until March 31st or until funds have been expended.

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