Online enrollment period for winter heating energy assistance program opens today
To apply for the Oklahoma Human Services Energy Assistance program, visit OKDHSlive.org
OKLAHOMA CITY (Jan. 6, 2026 ) – Oklahoma Human Services is now accepting online applications for the low income home energy assistance program (LIHEAP), at OKDHSlive.org. This federally funded program helps income-eligible families with their winter heating utility bills.
LIHEAP
LIHEAP is offered twice a year, once for winter heating and once for summer cooling. Additionally, the Energy Crisis Assistance Program (ECAP) is offered in mid-April, and life-threatening crisis assistance is available year-round.
Some households already receiving assistance through Oklahoma Human Services may be pre-authorized to receive LIHEAP for the winter heating period, which means they do not need to complete an application. Pre-authorized households have already been notified. Households that are not pre-authorized but currently receive assistance through the agency may have been notified by text message and should apply online at OKDHSlive.org.
LIHEAP PAYMENTS
Only one payment per year per household is allowed for the winter heating program. LIHEAP payments made on behalf of eligible households must be applied to the primary source of heating. “Household” is defined as individuals using one utility meter or energy source.
Native American households may apply on OKDHSlive.org or through their tribal nation. Tribal households cannot receive assistance from both Oklahoma Human Services and their tribe for the same program component during the same federal fiscal year.
LIHEAP INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES
The maximum monthly gross income allowed per household size is:
1 person: $1,696
2 people: $2,292
3 people: $2,888
4 people: $3,483
5 people: $4,079
6 people: $4,675
7 people: $5,271
8 people: $5,867
Individuals applying for the program should have the most recent heating bill information for their home utility supplier, their ID, social security number and verification of income. Applicants must enter the entire utility information as it appears on the utility bill.
Oklahoma Human Services expects higher call volumes during the LIHEAP enrollment period. Customers are encouraged to apply online at OKDHSlive.org with all required documentation for faster service.
Households with cutoff notices do not receive priority and we recommend households continue paying their utility bills or work with their utility provider to avoid service interruption.
Oklahoma Human Services relies on federal funds to support this program and once the funding for winter heating is exhausted, the program will close.
ANTICIPATED APPLICATION DATES
Households may apply for and receive help with their primary source of energy during three scheduled applications periods. Anticipated open enrollment dates for federal fiscal year 2026 are listed below.
Please be aware that several factors could result in delayed open enrollment.
- Winter Heating – Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- ECAP – Tuesday, April 14, 2026
- Summer Cooling – Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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