The Wyoming Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) helps eligible Wyoming households by paying a portion of their winter home heating costs, assisting with heating emergencies, and improving home energy efficiency. Priority is given to households with seniors aged 60 and over, families with children 5 and under, and individuals with disabilities.
LIEAP Application Approval Paused Due to Federal Shutdown
[October 15, 2025] Wyoming LIEAP has been impacted by the federal shutdown, specifically regarding application processing and payment disbursements.
What This Means
- Approved Benefits: If your application has been approved, your payments will continue to be processed and sent to utility vendors.
- New Applications: We strongly urge you to continue submitting your LIEAP application during this time and to comply with any requests for information. We will resume approving applications once Congress passes a budget, the federal government reopens, and our office receives the official LIEAP grant money.
If you need help with your utility bill, please contact your utility provider to discuss payment 0ptions, as LIEAP cannot process new assistance at this time.
We are committed to resuming normal operations as soon as the shutdown ends. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this challenging time.
FAQS – About the Pause
High call volume delays LIEAP responses
[September 11, 2025] LIEAP has received a large response since opening its priority application season on September 2, 2025. Our office is experiencing high call volumes, and we want to assure you that our team is working hard to respond as quickly as possible.
Payment Start Dates
Once an application is approved, LIEAP will send the energy assistance benefit directly to the fuel supplier.
- Crisis benefits available starting October 1: Crisis benefits for disconnections, empty or nearly empty fuel tanks, required deposits, etc. are available starting October 1, 2025.
- Payments for unregulated (propane, pellets, wood, heating oil, and coal) fuel bills dated on or after October 1, 2025 .
- Payments for regulated (natural gas and electricity) fuel bills dated on or after November 1, 2025.
Available Services
- Reduce your winter heating bills: LIEAP’s Seasonal Heating Assistance covers a portion of your monthly heating bills for natural gas, electricity, propane, coal, wood, and other fuel types. Wyoming residents with income up to 60% of the state median income level are eligible. Priority is given to households with elderly (60+), disabled, or with children 5 and under. Benefits are available to homeowners and renters, including if you live in an RV/camper that is permanently parked. The amount awarded is based on several factors, including your energy needs, income, and family size. In most cases, if approved for LIEAP, payments are made directly to your primary heating fuel vendor, and a notice will be sent to you informing you of the benefit amount. Applications open early fall and are accepted until April 30, 2026.
- Receive help with heating emergencies: LIEAP’s Crisis Intervention and Prevention Assistance helps households address crises, such as utility deposits, utility disconnect or shut-off notices, broken furnaces, or running out of fuel. Once you are approved for LIEAP seasonal benefits, you are also eligible for an additional, one-time benefit for a heating-related circumstance that may arise. Payments are made directly to vendors. Applications open early fall and are accepted until April 30, 2026.
- Improve your home’s energy efficiency: The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) helps improve your home’s energy efficiency through insulation, sealing leaks, and other measures. Assistance is determined using different income guidelines than LIEAP. Available year-round.
Resources
- Learn about LIEAP: Download About LIEAP handout (PDF)
Program Information
Frequently Asked Questions
More Information About Wyoming LIEAP
LIEAP is funded through a federal block grant program by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and administered by the Wyoming Department of Family Services.
This website is supported by Grant Number 2501WYLIEA from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.