United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians · FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Seasonal home-energy help. The Winter Heating Program (October 1–March 31) helps members buy wood, pellets, propane or natural gas, and stoves. The Summer Cooling Program (April 1–September 30) helps with electric bills and provides window units for elders. Under the 2026 LIHEAP Benefit Matrix (effective October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026) the benefit is $450 for wood or pellets at any household size, and $450 (1–3 people) or $500 (4 or more) for propane, electric or natural gas.
Who's eligible
Tribal Citizens Only Income Based
The HHS page describes LIHEAP as assisting UKB members; the application asks for the UKB roll number and whether the household has already received LIHEAP from another agency or tribe. Income test from the 2026 benefit matrix: household net monthly income for all members 18 and older at or below 60% of state median income — 1 person $2,442; 2 $3,194; 3 $3,945; 4 $4,697; 5 $5,448; 6 $6,200; 7–8 $6,835. The matrix expires September 30, 2026; a new one is expected for the October 2026 heating season.
Where it's offered
Regional
Tahlequah-based department. The page and guidelines state no residence requirement; call HHS to confirm.
Location:
18300 W. Keetoowah Circle, Tahlequah, OK 74464
How to apply
Download the Application for Human Service Assistance (the same form covers LIHEAP), mark "Heating" or "Cooling," and attach proof of net income for every household member 18 and older plus the signed release of information; households with no income complete the notarized no-income statement. The LIHEAP Guidelines income table is linked from the HHS page. Mailing address P.O. Box 746, Tahlequah, OK 74465; fax 918-414-4030; phone 918-871-2800.
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Phone: 918-871-2800
Last verified against the official source on 2026-09-23.