LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance

Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS)

Available Energy Assistance

About This Program

LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance is available to homeowners and renters in Oklahoma City, OK.

LIHEAP provides seasonal energy bill assistance to low-income Oklahoma households, covering winter heating (up to $500) and summer cooling (up to $650) costs. An Energy Crisis Assistance Program (ECAP) is available year-round for households facing utility shutoff or equipment failure. Administered by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, benefits are applied directly to eligible utility accounts.

Estimate based on combined heating and cooling assistance for a qualifying household

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

In Oklahoma City, OK, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • Up to $500 heating assistance; up to $650 cooling assistance
  • Income at or below 130% of Federal Poverty Level
  • Benefits applied directly to utility account
  • Energy Crisis Assistance available year-round for emergencies
  • Apply through OKDHS or local Community Action Agency

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

405-522-5050

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Download this checklist (PDF)

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Seasonal, heating assistance fall/winter; cooling assistance summer; crisis assistance year-round

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Frequently asked questions

How much can LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance provide in Oklahoma City, OK?

Up to $500 heating / $650 cooling per season.

Who qualifies for LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance in Oklahoma City?

LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance is open to homeowners and renters in Oklahoma City, OK. It serves seniors.

How do I apply for LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance in Oklahoma City, OK?

Apply directly with Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) using the official program link on this page or call 405-522-5050. There is no middleman and no fee.

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