LIHEAP Application Instructions
Mail In Applications
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To enroll for the Wyoming LIHEAP program, you have to complete a LIHEAP application. Fill out the mandatory energy assistance application form accurately. Include all your sources of income to enable the energy assistance office determine if you qualify for the low income energy assistance. The forms can be downloaded at this link.
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LIHEAP hand filled applications must be mailed to LIHEAP office in order to receive your energy assistance benefit. The address is as follows
LIEAP
2300 Capitol Ave., Third Floor Hathaway
Cheyenne, WY 82001
Or you may fax it to:
307-777-6276
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A list of all county offices can be found here . You can also file an application at your local county assistance office.
Telephone Applications
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Application can be done over the phone by dialing. 1 (307) 777-7561.
Online Application Instructions
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Online instructions are available at: This Link
Once you are LIHEAP approved and have been considered to be of low income, you will start receiving energy assistance on your energy bill. Remember to alert the energy assistance office in Wyoming who your energy provider is so that your bills can be adjusted according to your energy assistance benefit.
Eligibility Requirements
Contact any Wyoming LIHEAP agency near you determines if your household's income qualifies for the program. This can be done by visiting your state’s LIHEAP office. A list of offices is available here.
In order to qualify for this program, you must be a resident of the state of Wyoming and in need financial assistance for home energy costs. Information and documentation required include:
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Recent copies of your utility bills.
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A recent payroll slip or other proof that shows your current income before tax.
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Documentation showing income from Social Security, Unemployment Insurance, Pension Funds, disability, etc.
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Utility termination notice that is if you have received a disconnection notice from your energy company.
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Proof of current residential address which may include; rent receipt, lease or deed, property tax bill, etc.
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Proof of total members living in your household using birth certificates, school records, social security cards living in your home, etc.
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Proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residence.
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Have an yearly household income below the following amounts before taxes:
Household Size |
Annual Income |
1 |
$29,173 |
2 |
$38,149 |
3 |
$47,125 |
4 |
$56,101 |
5 |
$65,077 |
6 |
$74,053 |
7 |
$75,736 |
8 |
$77,419 |
More than 9 |
$79,102 |
Each additional person |
$1,683 |
For larger households, add $1,075 for each additional person in the home.