Oklahoma Human Services invites public to participate in Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program survey

OKLAHOMA CITY (May 15, 2023) – Oklahoma Human Services is seeking public comment about the federally-funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This program is dependent upon the availability of federal funds and helps income-eligible families with their home energy bills.

The LIHEAP survey is available online.

LIHEAP components: 

• The Energy Crisis Assistance Program (ECAP) provides assistance for households with a verifiable energy crisis including the loss of heating or cooling. Open enrollment for the program usually begins each year in mid-March. Energy crisis assistance for households with a life-threatening medical situation is accepted year round.  
• The non-emergency summer cooling program provides assistance with a one-time payment per fiscal year to the energy company providing the main source of cooling for the household. Open enrollment usually begins each year in June. 
• The non-emergency winter heating program provides assistance with a one-time payment per fiscal year to the energy company providing the main source of heating for the household. Open enrollment usually begins each year in December.  

LIHEAP eligibility requirements are based on:

• Income
• Household size
• Available resources
• Responsibility for payment of home energy (households are not eligible for LIHEAP if the utility bill is paid directly to the provider by someone who does not reside at the residence) 

Maximum monthly gross income allowed:

Size of Household                      Allowable Monthly Gross Income

1                                                       $ 1,473

2                                                       $ 1,984

3                                                       $ 2,495

4                                                       $ 3,007

5                                                       $ 3,518

6                                                       $ 4,029

7                                                       $ 4,541

8                                                       $ 5,052

LIHEAP statistics for 2022:

• 107,332 households received winter heating assistance.
• 118,684 households received summer cooling assistance.
• 7,422 households received Energy Crisis Assistance.

Public comments about LIHEAP should be completed submitted online, or emailed to Liheap2@okdhs.org. Individuals who do not have access to the online form or email may submit a letter to Oklahoma Human Services, Attention LIHEAP, P.O. Box 25352, Oklahoma City, OK 73125-0352.

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