While we are not affiliated with the government in any way, our private company engaged writers to research the LIHEAP program and compiled a guide and the following answers to frequently asked questions. Our goal is to help you get the benefits that you need by providing useful information on the process.
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The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides assistance for energy costs to low-income households. LIHEAP is a federal program that is administered by individual states, territories, and tribes. In Wyoming, LIHEAP is administered by the Wyoming Department of Family Services.
Learn more about LIHEAP by reviewing the federal program fact sheet here.
For more information about LIHEAP in Wyoming, click here.
The Wyoming Department of Family Services oversees LIHEAP benefits and provides financial assistance for heating expenses to qualified households. Financial assistance can include payment for:
For more information about LIHEAP’s heating assistance initiative in Wyoming, see the Wyoming state LIHEAP Detailed Model Plan here.
Wyoming’s LIHEAP program does not provide financial compensation for cooling expenses. However, it does assist with cooling emergencies if applicants qualify for Crisis Assistance.
LIHEAP Crisis Assistance, like standard LIHEAP benefits, is a cash grant provided to the utility companies of eligible individuals in certain situations.
If your household meets all the eligibility requirements above and has an energy-related crisis, you may qualify for LIHEAP Crisis Assistance.
The state of Wyoming defines a “crisis situation” as one where a household:
For qualifying households, the maximum annual benefit amount for LIHEAP Crisis Assistance is a one-time payment of $525.
Learn more about Crisis Assistance on page 12 of the Detailed Model Plan here.
To determine the amount of energy assistance for which you are eligible, the Wyoming Department of Family Services will consider:
Also, whether you are eligible for regular LIHEAP payments or Crisis Assistance payments will influence your maximum benefit amount.
As of 2024, the maximum annual benefit amount in Wyoming is $1,687 and the minimum annual benefit amount is $49.
To qualify for LIHEAP in Wyoming, you must meet the following requirements:
The Wyoming Department of Family Services prioritizes households with elderly, disabled or young members. Elderly is considered 60 years or older, and young is considered five years old or younger.
Learn more about the LIHEAP financial eligibility requirements in Wyoming here.
If you or a member of your family participates in the benefit programs below, then you may automatically be eligible for LIHEAP based on your income:
Eligible households can only apply for LIHEAP assistance from October 1st until May 31st each year. LIHEAP applications cannot be submitted year-round.
To apply for LIHEAP in Wyoming, complete the following three steps:
Learn what documents and information you need to complete the process here.
To apply online, complete the digital application on the Wyoming Benefits Portal here.
To apply by fax, complete the paper application here and send it to (307) 778-3943.
To apply by email, complete the application here and send it to LIEAPInfo@thealignteam.org.
To apply by mail, complete the paper application here and send it to:
Low Income Energy Assistance Program
P.O. Box 827
Cheyenne, WY 82003
Access the Wyoming LIHEAP application here.
Note that applications for Crisis Assistance, for households that meet the state definition of a crisis, can be submitted year-round.
If you have questions about the application process or require assistance, contact the LIHEAP helpline at (800) 246-4221.
When applying for Wyoming LIHEAP benefits, you will need to provide:
The state will need the following documents and information to confirm your eligibility for LIHEAP benefits:
Learn more about the documentation needed during the LIHEAP application process here.
You can call the LIHEAP helpline at (800) 246-4221 to check your application status.
The Wyoming Department of Family Services will notify you within 45 days of receiving your application if you are approved to receive benefits. All LIHEAP payments are made to the heating or energy provider directly. Benefit payments will not be sent to you.
If you are denied Wyoming LIHEAP benefits, you may request a hearing to appeal the decision by writing a statement to the Department of Family Services (DFS) within 10 days of when you received the denial. To begin this process, you will need to write a letter requesting a fair hearing and mail it to:
Low Income Energy Assistance Program
P.O. Box 827
Cheyenne, WY 82003
Once the Department of Family Services receives the appeal, they will set up a hearing and notify you of the date, time and location.
If you have questions about the appeal process, contact the LIHEAP helpline at (800) 246-4221 or email LIEAPInfo@thealignteam.org.
If you have questions about LIHEAP benefits in Wyoming or require further assistance, contact the LIHEAP helpline at (800) 246-4221 or email LIEAPInfo@thealignteam.org.
You can also write to the program office by mail at:
P.O. Box 827Cheyenne, WY 82003
While we are not affiliated with the government in any way, our private company engaged writers to research the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and compiled a guide that we believe is simple to use and easy to understand. Our goal is to help you get the benefits that you need by providing detailed information on the process.
Our free LIHEAP Guide is filled with helpful information about how to apply for LIHEAP, program eligibility and how to get in touch with local offices. You can view our free guide here.
Last Updated: February 2, 2024