CITIZEN STAFF REPORT

INEZ — As winter approaches, Kentucky households struggling with high heating costs may be eligible for assistance through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Fall Subsidy component. Enrollment begins Nov. 3 and runs through Dec. 12 on a first-come, first-served basis.

Applicants must apply in person at local Community Action Program offices

To qualify, applicants must bring documentation at the time of application, including proof of Social Security numbers for all household members, proof of income for the previous month, proof of physical address, and the most recent electric bill if electricity is the primary heating source.

The Martin County outreach office is located at 387 East Main Street in Inez. The phone number is 606-298-3217.

To find your local CAP office in the Big Sandy Area, visit bsacap.org/coverage-map.

To find your local CAP office in other areas, visit capky.org.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Human Services provides LIHEAP funding through a block grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.