Area residents in need of financial assistance for heating their homes can, beginning Tuesday, apply for the fall Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program’s subsidy.
“The LIHEAP program is a program that helps right now with the electric,” said Hardin County Community Action Coordinator Julie Arney. “You cannot be disconnected. You have to be current, and we can help people that need assistance.”
Registration for the fall runs from November 5 through December 20 or until the available funds are depleted. Assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis by contacting your local Kentucky Community Action office. Arney says walk-ins are welcome at the Hardin County office.
“We’re located at 233 Ring Road inside our Kentucky Career Center, or you can call us at 502-764-2222,” Arney said. “If you call, you can make an appointment. We do see those first, but you could walk in. Our hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., but we take our last client at 2 o’clock.”
Assistance received during previous LIHEAP cycles does not affect eligibility. Visit capky.org to find the nearest Community Action Agency office or to learn more.
