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Glasgow News 1
Eligible Barren County households can now apply for one-time help with home heating costs through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program’s Fall Subsidy. Community Action Council says applications opened Nov. 9 and will be accepted first come, first served through Dec. 18, 2026, or until funding runs out.
Community Action of Southern Kentucky has a Barren County office at 411 Happy Valley Road in Glasgow. Households can call 270-651-8171 to ask about eligibility and applying.
Applicants must meet program requirements, including household income at or below 150% of federal poverty guidelines, according to the council. All 23 Community Action Agencies across Kentucky are accepting applications, serving households in all 120 counties.
The subsidy does not require a disconnect notice, past-due bill or eviction notice. Once an application is approved, the one-time benefit is paid directly to the utility vendor and may be applied as a credit to the household’s account.
Assistance received through previous LIHEAP components does not affect household eligibility, the council said.
Applicants must provide proof of the previous month’s income for all household members. Required heating documentation includes the most current heating bill, a landlord statement if heating is included in rent, or a utility statement for households participating in a prepaid electric program.
The council also lists the account number and account holder’s name for main heating fuel sources and the electric bill among application requirements.
Key facts:
– Applications opened Nov. 9, 2026.
– The deadline is Dec. 18, or earlier if funding runs out.
– Household income must be at or below 150% of federal poverty guidelines.
– The Barren County office is at 411 Happy Valley Road in Glasgow.
– Approved benefits are paid directly to utility vendors.
