Cheyenne, Wyo. – The Wyoming Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) has opened its application season for priority households. This early application period is specifically for seniors aged 60 and over, families with children 5 and under, and individuals with disabilities. Applications will open to all other eligible Wyoming households beginning on October 1, and will be accepted until April 30, 2026. LIEAP is a federally funded program that helps eligible Wyoming families, seniors and individuals pay a portion of their winter home heating costs.
LIEAP has received a large response since opening its priority application season. The LIEAP office is experiencing high call volumes, and they want to assure you that their team is working hard to respond as quickly as possible.
Right now, LIEAP is only accepting applications from priority households:
- Seniors ages sixty (60) and over;
- Families with children five (5) and under; and
- Individuals with disabilities.
Once an application is approved, LIEAP will send the energy assistance benefit directly to the fuel supplier.
Crisis benefits available starting October 1: Crisis benefits for disconnections, empty or nearly empty fuel tanks, required deposits, etc. are available starting October 1, 2025.
Payments for unregulated (propane, pellets, wood, heating oil, and coal) fuel bills dated on or after October 1, 2025 .
Payments for regulated (natural gas and electricity) fuel bills dated on or after November 1, 2025.
Available Services:
Reduce your winter heating bills: LIEAP’s Seasonal Heating Assistance covers a portion of your monthly heating bills for natural gas, electricity, propane, coal, wood, and other fuel types. Wyoming residents with income up to 60% of the state median income level are eligible. Priority is given to households with elderly (60+), disabled, or with children 5 and under. Benefits are available to homeowners and renters, including if you live in an RV/camper that is permanently parked. The amount awarded is based on several factors, including your energy needs, income, and family size. In most cases, if approved for LIEAP, payments are made directly to your primary heating fuel vendor, and a notice will be sent to you informing you of the benefit amount. Applications open early fall and are accepted until April 30, 2026.
Receive help with heating emergencies: LIEAP’s Crisis Intervention and Prevention Assistance helps households address crises, such as utility deposits, utility disconnect or shut-off notices, broken furnaces, or running out of fuel. Once you are approved for LIEAP seasonal benefits, you are also eligible for an additional, one-time benefit for a heating-related circumstance that may arise. Payments are made directly to vendors. Applications open early fall and are accepted until April 30, 2026.
Improve your home’s energy efficiency: The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) helps improve your home’s energy efficiency through insulation, sealing leaks, and other measures. Assistance is determined using different income guidelines than LIEAP. Available year round.