The West Virginia Department of Human Services, Bureau for Family Assistance, has announced that it will begin an automatic mass mailing of Low Income Energy Assistance Program applications starting on Jan. 5, 2026.
This mailing marks the start of the LIEAP season and is designed to ensure timely access for West Virginia’s most vulnerable populations, including households that received regular LIEAP benefits during the previous season, older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Households that receive an application through automatic mailing will have until Jan.30, 2026, or until funds are exhausted, to submit their applications. Applications may be returned by mail, dropped off at their local DoHS office, or online at www.wvpath.org.
Regular LIEAP opens to the general public on Feb. 2, 2026.
All applicants who use a Public Services Commission-regulated utility for 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 levels for LIEAP Fiscal Year 2026 are as follows (household size, gross monthly income limit): one, $2,454; two, $3,209; three, $3,965; four, $4,720; five, $5,475; six, $6,230; seven, $6,372; eight, $6,769; nine, $7,456; 10, $8,144; and for each additional person add $688. Social security and veterans benefits excluded.
For further assistance or questions, please contact a local DoHS office, or call the Office of Constituent Services’ Client Services Unit at 1-800-642-8589 or email os***************@**.gov.
