In order to qualify for Oklahoma LIHEAP benefit, the household member must be a resident of the state of Oklahoma. Eligibility for LIHEAP is based on each household’s income and assets that meet financial need assistance for home energy costs. Everyone who resides under the same utility service address must apply together. If any household member is Native American, energy assistance can be applied through Oklahoma LIHEAP or with the tribe; however household cannot receive assistance from both during the same federal fiscal year.

And liquid resources in the form of cash on hand, checking or savings accounts, certificates of deposits, stocks, or bonds cannot exceed $2,000 for one person, $3,000 for two persons, and $50 for each additional person in the household.

Many households receiving public assistance through State of Oklahoma – Department of Human Services (DHS) such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), State Supplemental Payment (SSP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) will be automatically authorized for LIHEAP assistance and will not need to make application. Automatically authorized households will be notified of their eligibility by letter before the application period begins.