Check if you qualify for LIHEAP in Oklahoma

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For a household of 3, the income limit for LIHEAP in Oklahoma is $2,960 a month ($35,516 a year), which is 130% of the federal poverty level.

Applications are processed by Oklahoma Department of Human Services.

This is an estimate: states can apply other rules, so check with your local LIHEAP agency. Limits are for the current federal fiscal year, October 1 through September 30.

Oklahoma Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Oklahoma LIHEAP provides eligible low-income Oklahoma households with winter heating bill assistance when utility bills are highest.

The program also pays for summer cooling assistance during the summer months and emergency help through programs like Energy Crisis Assistance Program (ECAP).

LIHEAP is offered twice a year for winter heating and summer cooling with separate application periods, subject to the availability of funds.

What is the income limit for LIHEAP in Oklahoma?

Households are income-eligible for LIHEAP when their gross income is at or below 130% of the federal poverty level for their household size.

For example, a three-person household in Oklahoma with a monthly household income of $2,960 or less might qualify for LIHEAP.

LIHEAP income limits by household size, Oklahomans
Household Size	Income Limit
1	$1,729
2	$2,344
3	$2,960
4	$3,575
5	$4,190
6	$4,806
7	$5,421
8	$6,036

LIHEAP income guidelines for the current federal fiscal year, which runs from October 1 through September 30.

Oklahoma Energy Crisis Assistance Program (ECAP)

Energy Crisis Assistance Program (ECAP) provides emergency assistance to households facing energy emergencies, such as imminent utility shutoffs.

Each eligible household may receive one payment per program year, capped at $750, and applications are accepted until available funds are exhausted.

To be eligible, a utility provider must verify that the household has an active shutoff notice on the day the ECAP application is submitted.

How do I apply for LIHEAP in Oklahoma?

During open enrollment you can apply online through OKDHSLive.org where you submit your application with documents like utility bills and income proof.

Native American households may apply on OKDHSlive or through their tribal nation. However, each household can only receive winter heating assistance from one entity.

For life-threatening medical crises, call (405) 522-5050 for immediate assistance.

Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
(405) 522-5050