Make sure to fill out the whole application, answer every question, and include all the information we ask for. If anything is missing, we will need to send you a letter to request it, which can slow things down. For non-emergency cases, we process applications within 45 days.
Log in to the application portal to check your application status. If you have more questions, call 1-800-246-4221.
After you submit a complete application, we start processing it. LIEAP will let you know the decision by email or mail. This notice will explain:
- Whether your application was approved or denied.
- The total benefit amount you will receive (if approved).
- Which utility or fuel provider will receive the payment on your behalf.
LIEAP pays benefits directly to your heating provider, not to you. Once your application is approved, your benefits are set. If you do not see the credit on your utility account right away, it may be waiting for the invoicing process.
Here is how the payment flow works:
- Approval: LIEAP notifies your utility or fuel provider that you have been approved for a specific amount.
- Invoicing: Your provider sends an invoice to the LIEAP office.
- Payment: LIEAP sends the payment to your provider, and they apply it as a credit to your account.
Need help? If you have any questions, contact us at (800) 246-4221 or email lieapinfo@wyo.gov.
LIEAP will pay a portion of your monthly heating bill until your seasonal benefit is exhausted or through May 2027, whichever comes first.
The amount of energy assistance you get depends on things like your main heating costs, your household income, and how much LIEAP funding is available. LIEAP pays the highest benefits to those with the highest primary heating fuel costs.
LIEAP will pay for:
- A portion of your monthly winter heating bill
- Fixing broken furnaces
- Utility shutoffs
LIEAP will not pay for:
- Disconnect or reconnect fees
- Collection charges
- Penalty or late payment fees
- Revolving accounts
- Appliance protection plans
- Winter protection fees
- Utility payment plans
- Repairs on equipment
- Security or yard lights
- NSF (Non-Sufficient Funds) check fees
- Pump motor charges
- Garage building lights
- Extension or line charges
If your application was denied because you did not provide the needed documents, or if your household income has gone down, you can reapply. You do not need to start over. Just follow these steps to complete and resubmit your application.
Reapplication Guide
Here are the steps to reapply when your application has been denied.
STEP 01: LOG IN.
Visit mylieapwyo.org and click “Apply Now” to access the application portal. Log in to your account.
STEP 02: FIND YOUR APPLICATION.
Once you log in, locate the 2026-2027 LIEAP application in “denied” status, then click “view all” to access it.
STEP 03: REAPPLY.
Click on the undo arrow to reapply. This step removes your application from the "denied" status.
STEP 04: RETURN TO DRAFT STATUS.
The system will ask whether you want to return your application to a draft status. Click “accept.” Another window will open up; click “next” to continue completing your application.
STEP 05: COMPLETE, REVIEW, AND SUBMIT.
Your application is now in draft status and needs to be completed and submitted for review. To ensure you receive benefits, follow these steps:
- Complete the Application: Fill out every section, answer all questions, and upload all required documents. Missing information is the main reason for delays, since we have to send a letter asking for what is missing and wait for your response.
- Verify Information: Make sure you answered every question and uploaded all needed documents. If you got a “pending” notice before your application was denied, provide all the documents we asked for. If your income has changed, send updated proof.
- Submit: Click “Submit” when you finish. We cannot review draft applications until they are submitted.
Start by calling 800-246-4221 and ask for a supervisor. If your issue is not resolved, it will be sent to the State Program Manager.
You can find more options in the Applicant’s Rights and Responsibilities section of the LIEAP application. Wyoming LIEAP values customer service, and we welcome your feedback.
If your utility is regulated (natural gas or electric), you may contact the Public Service Commission at 307-777-7427 or click here.
If you use unregulated fuel (propane, heating oil, coal, wood), we recommend that you first address your complaint to someone in an authority role at the company. If you can't resolve the issue, call 800-246-4221 for assistance. LIEAP does not have authority over fuel suppliers beyond LIEAP-specific requirements; however, we may be able to advocate on your behalf or refer you to another supplier.
The appeal process is available to you and can be found on the Applicant’s Rights and Responsibilities section of the LIEAP application. You must request a review in writing within ten days of receiving your LIEAP notice. You may email written requests to lieapinfo@wyo.gov. Be sure you do so within the required time frame.
You may also mail your request for review to LIEAP, PO Box 827, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82003.
Tina Packard is the Wyoming LIEAP Program Manager. She can be reached at 307-473-3984 or kristina.packard1@wyo.gov.
In most cases, LIEAP benefits are transferable, however you must contact the LIEAP office to do so. Call 800-246-4221 for assistance.
If you receive a shutoff notice before submitting your application, submit a copy of the shutoff notice with your application and mark the appropriate box on the application. If you receive a shutoff notice after you have submitted your application, call 800-246-4221 and report that you have received a shutoff notice.
You will also need to submit a copy of the shutoff notice to the LIEAP office to receive special situation services. Requests for special situation services for energy-related emergencies are expedited.
Call 800-246-4221 to inquire about registered wood vendors in your area. You may also call the 211 referral service.
Ask your fuel vendor if they are interested in being a LIEAP vendor. If they are willing to register, have the fuel vendor contact the LIEAP office at lieapvendorinfo@wyo.gov or by calling 800-246-4221. If your fuel vendor does not want to be a LIEAP vendor, call 800-246-4221 to inquire about other registered vendors in your area.