Don’t miss April 30 deadline for winter heating assistance

SHERIDAN (WNE) — Only a few weeks remain for Wyoming residents to apply for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program for the 2025-2026 season, with the deadline set for April 30. The Wyoming Department of Family Services urges residents to apply as soon as possible to get help with winter heating bills and emergencies.

LIEAP is a federally funded program that helps eligible households pay a portion of their winter heating bills. The program also provides support during emergencies, like a broken furnace or a possible utility shutoff. Apply now online at lieapwyo.org or call 1-800-246-4221.

To qualify for LIEAP, applicants must be Wyoming residents with households whose gross annual income is at or below 60% of the state's median income. For example, this includes limits of $35,829 for an individual, $46,853 for a couple, or $68,902 for a family of four. Homeowners, renters, and residents of permanently parked RVs or campers are all eligible to apply.

If you have already started an application, you must complete and submit it along with all required documents by the April 30 deadline. The program cannot process draft applications or provide assistance without a submitted application.

This story was published on March 21, 2026.