LIHEAP fall subsidy enrollment opens for heating assistance

PERRY COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - With winter approaching and heating bills rising, folks struggling with energy costs have resources available for relief.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, offers subsidies for coal, wood, propane, kerosene, natural gas or electricity to qualifying households.

“Fall subsidy is a one time benefit for coal, wood, propane, kerosene, natural gas or electricity. With this program, you do not have to have a disconnect,” said Albert Smith, Community Service Block Grant director for LKLP Community Action Agency.

Households with active utility accounts at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty level can qualify for assistance through the program.

Applicants must contact their local community outreach office and bring specific documentation