LEXINGTON, Ky. (November 9, 2026) — Community Action Council announced today that all 23 Community Action Agencies across Kentucky are now accepting applications on a first-come, first-served basis for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Fall Subsidy. Applications open today, Monday, November 9, and will be accepted through December 18, 2026, or until funding is depleted.
Interested households should contact the Community Action Agency serving their county to determine eligibility and apply. To qualify, households must meet program eligibility requirements, including having a household income at or below 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
All applicants will be required to provide the following documentation at the time of application:
- Proof of Social Security Number of Permanent Residence Card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
- Proof of household’s (all members) income from the prior month.
- Most current heating bill, or statement from landlord if heating expenses are included in rent, or statement from the utility company if the household participates in a Pre-Pay Electric Program.
- The account number and name on the account for main heating fuel sources and electric bill.
LIHEAP Fall Subsidy does not require a disconnect notice, a past due bill, or eviction notice, and may be applied as a credit to the household’s account. Once an application is approved, a one-time benefit is paid directly to the utility vendor. Assistance received during previous LIHEAP components does not affect household eligibility.
For more information about LIHEAP, and to obtain the contact information for Community Action Agencies by county, go online to commaction.org/LIHEAPKY or call 1-800-244-2275.
About Community Action Council
Community Action Council for Lexington-Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Inc. (Community Action Council) administers LIHEAP in partnership with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, which receives funding as a pass-through block grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Community Action Council directly provides LIHEAP assistance to eligible residents in its four core counties of Lexington-Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison, and Nicholas.
