LIHEAP/LIHWAP
LIHEAP and LIHWAP Program
LIHEAP/LIHWAP are federally funded programs that assists low income households with their home energy costs and water costs. Priority will be given to applicants who meet the income guidelines and have NOT received assistance from DHS, Cherokee Nation, or any other federally funded program within the past 6 months (once a year for heating and once a year for cooling.) We will verify with each federal program for confirmation of whether or not assistance has already been received for the current season.
- Applicant must be a member of a federally recognized tribe. Tribal ID and state issued ID must be provided.
- Applicant must provide a copy of their social security card.
- Must live within one of the following counties: Washington, Nowata, Rogers, N. Tulsa and Craig.
- Proof of income for all household members over the age of eighteen for the last 6 months. Those who do not have income must have a “Verification of No Income” filled out by a third party. Instructions are on the form.
- Original utility bill bust be provided with applicants name listed on the bill. Bill must state Disconnect Notice or proof of service needing to be reinstated is required.
The tribe has (7-14) business days to process an application. Once processed, we have up to 14 days to submit payment after we have pledged the account. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the information requested and only fully completed applications will be processed.
Applications may be filled out online but must be printed and signed. Scanned applications will be accepted and should be emailed to enrollment@delawaretribe.org. Please make sure all mandatory documentation is attached to the email with the completed application. Applications may still be filled out at the tribal headquarters or printed and mailed to:
Delaware Tribe
Attn: LIHEAP/LIHWAP
5100 Tuxedo Blvd
Bartlesville, OK 74006
D5 Creation