City Of Louisville: City Now Accepting Applications For LIHEAP Crisis Component And LIHWAP Programs

Louisville KY

20 January, 2022

5:21 PM

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Press release from the City of Louisville: January 20, 2022 Call the LOU HEALTH helpline 502-912-8598.  Look for this logo in the lower right corner on every page and click it. Eligible residents can apply for heating, water, and wastewater assistance Eligible residents can apply for heating, water, and wastewater assistance Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services is now accepting applications for the annual Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Crisis Component and the new Low Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). Applications will be accepted first come, first served during designated enrollment periods or until funds have been expended Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services is now accepting applications for the annual Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Crisis Component and the new Low Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). Applications will be accepted first come, first served during designated enrollment periods or until funds have been expended LIHEAP and LIHWAP can assist households, up to and including 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, who meet the program eligibility requirements. Benefits are paid directly to the household's vendor. LIHEAP and LIHWAP can assist households, up to and including 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, who meet the program eligibility requirements. Benefits are paid directly to the household's vendor. The LIHEAP Crisis component is available through March 31, 2022, to assist households who demonstrate a home energy crisis situation. Crisis benefits will cover the minimum needed to alleviate the crisis not to exceed $600. Households can reapply each time they experience a crisis situation until they reached their maximum benefit. The LIHEAP Crisis component is available through March 31, 2022, to assist households who demonstrate a home energy crisis situation. Crisis benefits will cover the minimum needed to alleviate the crisis not to exceed $600. Households can reapply each time they experience a crisis situation until they reached their maximum benefit. LIHWAP, an emergency assistance program authorized by ARPA (the American Rescue Plan Act), provides water and wastewater assistance through various components through September 30, 2023, or until funding is exhausted. Applications for the Subsidy and Crisis Components will be accepted through June 1, 2022. LIHWAP, an emergency assistance program authorized by ARPA (the American Rescue Plan Act), provides water and wastewater assistance through various components through September 30, 2023, or until funding is exhausted. Applications for the Subsidy and Crisis Components will be accepted through June 1, 2022. Eligible households can apply for one or both components and participation in prior LIHEAP programs will not affect a household's eligibility. Households must meet eligibility requirements, including income guidelines. Eligible households can apply for one or both components and participation in prior LIHEAP programs will not affect a household's eligibility. Households must meet eligibility requirements, including income guidelines. Appointments are required in advance to apply for LIHEAP and LIHWAP to make a drop-off appointment at one of seven locations utilizing an automated appointment system described below.  Residents can apply for both LIHEAP and LIHWAP with one single appointment. Appointments are required in advance to apply for LIHEAP and LIHWAP to make a drop-off appointment at one of seven locations utilizing an automated appointment system described below.  Residents can apply for both LIHEAP and LIHWAP with one single appointment. LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) Crisis Component LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) Crisis Component LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) Crisis Component How to apply:Jefferson County residents meeting eligibility can call the automated scheduler at 502-991-8391 or visit online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. How to apply:Jefferson County residents meeting eligibility can call the automated scheduler at 502-991-8391 or visit online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. How to apply: Elibility: Elibility: Elibility: and Documentation: Documentation: LIHWAP (Low Income Home Water Assistance Program) LIHWAP (Low Income Home Water Assistance Program) How to apply: How to apply: Jefferson County residents meeting eligibility can call the automated scheduler at 502-991-8391 or visit online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. Eligibility for LIHWAP Crisis: Eligibility for LIHWAP Crisis: and or or or Eligibility for LIHWAP Subsidy Component: Eligibility for LIHWAP Subsidy Component: Documentation: Documentation: If applying for the LIHWAP water assistance at the same time as LIHEAP, include the documentations above as well as: Copies of documentation, along with the downloadable LIHEAP, LIHWAP and Family Profile form and should be dropped off at the site you select, on the day of your appointment.  Applicants will then be contacted by a staff within 72 hours (3 business days) of the appointment time. For more descriptions about LIHEAP and LIHWAP income eligibility, drop off locations and other instructions, call the automated information line at 991-8391 or visit www.louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.  Residents may also visit https://louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP for more details. Eligibility for all programs is subject to program calendars, fund availability, appointment availability, verifiable household income and family size.  Individuals who require more information can contact Metro311 by simply dialing 311 or (502) 574-5000, email [email protected], visit the website's On-line Customer Service at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro311, tweet @LouMetro311, or download the free Mobile 311 app from the website. Residents can also call Metro United Way's 2-1-1 help referral service. Community Action Kentucky administers LIHEAP and LIHWAP in partnership with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services who receive the funding as a pass-through block grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) serves as the Community Action Agency (CAA) for Louisville/Jefferson County, part of a network of 23 CAAs across Kentucky. For more information about RCS, visit our website: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services or call 502-574-5050. ## About Community Action Kentucky Community Action Kentucky is the statewide association representing and assisting the 23 Community Action agencies across Kentucky that work to empower individuals and families to attain greater economic stability and long-term success. With a presence in all 120 Kentucky counties, Community Action agencies provide life-changing resources and programs to support a wide array of service areas, including food security, transportation, home energy, early childhood education, senior support, emergency services, housing assistance, workforce development, youth enrichment and more. As a statewide voice for local agencies, Community Action Kentucky works to address policy issues that impact low-income individuals and cultivates broad-reaching partnerships that improve the lives of thousands of Kentuckians, making it possible for them to achieve their goals. For more information about Community Action Kentucky, visit www.CAPKY.org. About Community Action Kentucky Enter required fields How do you want to be reminded? (Street Sweeping requires at least an email) Reminders are sent on the Sunday before and the Friday of your Junk Set Out date. * is required. By subscribing to this reminder service you agree to the Terms of Use. To unsubscribe go to Gov Delivery. Enter your address and MyLouisville will find nearby city services in the following categories: Find your garbage, recycling, yard waste and large-item set-out dates. Sign up for large-item set out and street sweeping reminders by email and text! No form has been selected. 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