Thank you for visiting the Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services to schedule an appointment for the 2022 Summer Cooling phase of LIHEAP (the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) which provides cooling assistance. This federally-funded program is designed to help offset the cost of higher electric bills due to rising temperatures.
LIHEAP offices are now conducting in-person appointments. Once again, please note that LIHEAP offices are now conducting in-person appointments. Clients or their designated representative should allow for 30-60 minutes processing time and must stay to sign the completed application*
Residents wishing to apply must schedule an appointment utilizing this automated appointment system. LIHEAP Summer Cooling will operate from July 25, 2022 through September 30, 2022, or until funding is depleted, whichever comes first.
Applicants must be Jefferson County residents with a household income at or below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines.
Residents wishing to apply must schedule an appointment utilizing this automated appointment system.
Applicants must be Jefferson County residents with a household income at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, seen in the chart to the right. For the Subsidy Component of LIHEAP, residents can apply regardless of the status of their electric bill.
Eligibility for all programs is subject to program calendars, fund availability, appointment availability, verifiable household income and family size. Clients are served on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note after reviewing your documents we may request additional information to complete your application.
2022 LIHEAP Income Eligibility Guidelines | |
Household Size | Monthly Income |
1 | $1,699 |
2 | $2,289 |
3 | $2,879 |
4 | $3,469 |
5 | $4,059 |
6 | $4,649 |
7 | $5,239 |
8 | $5,829 |
For each additional household member above 8, add $590 to the monthly income limit. |
Louisville Metro Community Services seeks to reduce poverty and help low-income citizens of Jefferson County, Kentucky to meet critical needs and become self-sufficient.
Within minutes of making your appointment, you should receive a confirmation email with a calendar appointment attached to the email. In addition, you will also receive a phone reminder the day before your appointment.
Appointments can be changed or canceled at any time on this website. You can also make or cancel an appointment at any time (24/7) using our automated phone system by dialing (502) 991-8391 and following the instructions.