10/30/2026
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA), will begin mailing applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) on November 2, 2026.
Mailing criteria include households that received regular LIEAP benefits during the previous season and those who:
Have a child under age 6
Are adults aged 60 and older
Are individuals with disabilities
The deadline to submit pre-LIEAP applications is November 25, 2026. Applications may be returned by mail, dropped off at a local DoHS office, or completed online at www.wvpath.org.
Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Households are encouraged to apply early.
All applicants who use a Public Service Commission (PSC)-regulated utility as their primary heating source must provide a current utility bill. Households that heat with bulk fuels are required to submit verification of their fuel supplier along with a receipt. The maximum LIEAP benefit is $2,000 per household.
The maximum allowable gross income for LIEAP for Federal Fiscal year 2027 are listed below:
For each additional person, add $710.
*Social Security & Veterans Benefits Excluded
For further assistance or questions, contact your local DoHS office, or call the Office of Constituent Services’ Client Services Unit at 1-800-642-8589 or email [email protected].
