Tri-County Community Action Taking Applications For Energy Assistance Program

Friday, October 30th, 2020 2:05pm

By Kacie Jackson

This Federal program helps provide heating assistance to over 100,000 families in Kentucky each year.

(undated) – The Tri-County community action agency has announced that the low-income energy assistance program will begin on November 2.

Tri-County community agency, assist those in need of multiple resources in Henry, Oldham, and Trimble Counties.

All eligible applicants will receive a benefit amount that is based on their income and primary fuel type. Benefit amounts range from $34 to $274, with the average benefit being $150 per household. All vouchers are paid directly to the primary fuel vendor with no funds being distributed directly to the applicant household.

This Federal program helps provide heating assistance to over 100,000 families in Kentucky each year.

If you would like to apply you can call one of the following numbers that work with your county to get the application process started:

Henry County: (502) 845-7808
Oldham County: (502) 222-1349
Trimble County: (502) 255-7514

For more information, you can visit www.tricountycaaky.org/liheap.html

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