Assistance programs open on Monday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 31, 2014) — Thousands of families with low-incomes in Central Kentucky can seek winter energy assistance beginning on Monday.
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides a one-time benefit to eligible households to be used toward rising energy bills. The amount of the benefit is determined by income, household size, fuel type and geographic location. An overdue bill or cut-off notice is not required and families do not have to own their home or pay energy bills directly to be eligible for assistance.
In 2013 the Council’s LIHEAP Subsidy program served more than 4,900 households and spent $584,187 to help keep families warm over the winter.
Community Action Council also sponsors several other assistance programs, such as the WinterCare Energy Fund supported by area utility companies and their customers. The Council spent $2 million through all of its energy assistance programming last year. Anyone at risk of losing their heat due to inability to pay should immediately contact one of the Council’s nine centers in Lexington-Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison and Nicholas counties. Information on available locations is listed below.
Applicants must bring the following to apply:
- Social Security card or Permanent Resident Card (if you have one).
- Proof of income for the previous month for all adults 18 and older in the household.
- Most recent heating bill or verification from a landlord that heating expenses are included in rent.
- Birth dates of all household members.
Applications are taken at all of the following Community Action Council locations from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday:
Lexington
- 913 Georgetown St., Lexington (859) 244-2215
- 1169 Winburn Dr., Lexington (859) 294-5249
- 1902 Cambridge Dr., Lexington (859) 246-1192
- 520 Toner St., Lexington (859) 554-4350
- 1317 Centre Pkwy., Lexington (859) 273-6395
- 540 East 3rd St., Lexington (859) 246-0220
Paris
- 1414 South Main St., Paris (859) 987-5277
Cynthiana
- 216 Old Lair Rd., Cynthiana (859) 234-2121
Carlisle
- 149 Scrub Grass Rd., Carlisle (859) 289-7172
For more information on energy assistance programs, please contact Community Action Council in:
- Lexington, (859) 233-4600
- Paris, (859) 987-5277
- Cynthiana, (859) 234-2121
- Carlisle, (859) 289-7172
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