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Oklahoma Opens LIHEAP Applications for Winter Heating Aid

1/7/2026

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The Oklahoma Department for Human Services is now accepting Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) applications to help winter heating bills.
Applications are available twice a year.
The Energy Crisis Assistance Program (ECAP) begins in mid-March.
Households already receiving assistance may be preauthorized for LIHEAP.
Native American households may apply through their tribal nation but cannot receive LIHEAP and tribal aid in the same fiscal year.

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The Oklahoma Department for Human Services is now accepting Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) applications to help winter heating bills.
Applications are available twice a year.
The Energy Crisis Assistance Program (ECAP) begins in mid-March.
Households already receiving assistance may be preauthorized for LIHEAP.
Native American households may apply through their tribal nation but cannot receive LIHEAP and tribal aid in the same fiscal year.