Residents in need of assistance with paying their energy bills may be able to take advantage of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
Registration for winter LIHEAP subsidies runs from now through March 31 or until funds are depleted.
“It covers heating, so it will cover electric, gas, propane, kerosene, and wood, however you heat,” LaRue County Community Action Coordinator Renna Miller said. “It’s income based, so depending on their income and how many people they have in their household.”
Applicants have to bring proof of income, a license, and a Social Security card, along with their bills that they want help with.
Each county has dedicated offices for Central Kentucky Community Action, locations for which can be found at ckcac.org. Residents who want to learn more about the program should contact their local office.
“They can call their local office and talk to the coordinators at the local offices, and then we can tell them what they need,” Miller said. “They can also give us their income and we can tell them if they qualify or not before they even come into the office.”
Assistance is available on a first come, first served basis.
