LIHEAP heating assistance opens in Jefferson County

Published on November 11, 2026

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) began accepting applications on Monday, Nov. 9, to help eligible Jefferson County residents pay heating costs this winter. The fall subsidy is available through Dec. 18, or until available funding runs out. Assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. ¹

The federally funded program is open to Jefferson County households with income at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. Applicants must also be responsible for their household heating costs, either through direct utility payments or as part of their rent. Eligibility is determined by household size and gross monthly income.

Jefferson County residents may schedule an appointment by calling 502-991-8391 or by using the online LIHEAP appointment scheduler, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The source does not list further steps for applicants.