Help paying your electric bill in Kansas
Kansas got $38.6 million in the HHS table, about $33 for each of its 1,160,715 households. Income limit 150% of the poverty guideline; public line 888-369-4777. Heating help reached 38,542 households in FY2024.
Who to call in Kansas
- Kansas LIHEAP public line888-369-4777
- State program sitedcf.ks.gov/services/ees/Pages/EnergyAssistance.aspx
- Kansas Corporation Commission800-662-0027 · 785-271-3140 · kcc.ks.gov · complaint form (links checked 2026-10-02)
Shutoff rules and moratoria in Kansas
Kansas: cold weather by dates and temperature; hot weather by none listed; health or age needs yes.
| Protection | Kansas |
|---|---|
| Colder months, by date | November 1 - March 31 |
| Cold temperature | 35°F or below |
| Health or age needs | "Discontinuance would be especially dangerous to the health of the customer, resident member of the customer's family or other permanent resident of the premises where service is rendered." |
Clearinghouse, April 2026; cites Kansas Corporation Commission; KCC Standards.
Rule text read, 2 October 2026: KCC Electric, Natural Gas and Water Billing Standards, Sections IV (D, E) and V (Cold Weather Rule); not a K.A.R. citation found. Between Nov 1 and Mar 31 Kansas utilities cannot disconnect when the NWS forecast is below 35 F (or mid-30s or colder) in the next 48 hours, with exceptions. Customers must set up a payment plan, typically 12 months. Disconnection needs 10 days' written notice. Health-danger cases get at least 21 days or installments. Quote: “The utility will give the customer 10 days written notice before discontinuing service”. Source: text of the rule (state official (KCC Billing Standards PDF) plus KCC Cold Weather Rule page https://www.kcc.ks.gov/consumer-information/cold-weather-rule).
| Point | Kansas: KCC Electric, Natural Gas and Water Billing Standards, Sections IV (D, E) and V (Cold Weather Rule); not a K.A.R. citation found |
|---|---|
| Winter / cold | Section V: Nov 1 through Mar 31, no disconnection when the local NWS forecasts the temperature will drop below 35 F or be in the mid-30s or colder within the following 48 hours, with listed exceptions (customer request, abandonment, dangerous condition, tampering, etc.). Payment arrangements needed to be protected at 35 F or above. |
| Heat | no season or temperature ban found in the text read |
| Who is protected | Section IV.D: if discontinuance would be especially dangerous to health of the customer or resident, and the customer cannot pay or can only pay in installments, the utility must allow reasonable installments or postpone at least 21 days; weather, medical condition, age, disability considered. |
| Notice | Section IV.E: written notice 10 days before discontinuing; Cold Weather Rule section: first-class mail 10 days before termination (KCC page also says attempt phone/personal contact the day before). |
| Payment plan | Cold Weather Rule: customer informs utility of inability to pay, pays 1/12 of arrearage plus 1/12 of current bill, fees and any deposit, then 11-month plan, or negotiates another plan; must apply for available assistance. |
| Who the rule covers | Electric, natural gas and water utilities under KCC jurisdiction; KCC page says the Cold Weather Rule applies only to residential customers of KCC-regulated utilities (munis/co-ops not covered by text read). |
| Complaints | Kansas Corporation Commission Consumer Protection: (800) 662-0027 per KCC Cold Weather Rule page (read this session). |
Billing Standards PDF is dated Jan 20, 2012 and may have been amended since; did not locate a K.A.R. section, tariffs, or co-op/muni rules.
Paraphrase, not legal advice. Rules change; see the shutoff rules guide.
LIHEAP in Kansas: money, limits, people helped
| Measure | Kansas | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Funds FY2026 | $38,635,084 = $34,599,209 + $191,519 IIJA + $3,844,356 | FY26 table |
| Income limit | 150% of poverty guideline (how limits work: see guide) | snapshot 20 Apr 2026 |
| Benefits FY2026 | Heating: $130 minimum, $4,301 maximum Crisis: $4,301 maximum | snapshot 20 Apr 2026 |
| Helped FY2024 | Heating: 38,542 Winter Crisis: 1,894 Weatherization: 554 | snapshot 20 Apr 2026 |
| Program dates | Heating and Crisis: January 20 - March 31 Weatherization: April 1 - September 30 | snapshot 20 Apr 2026 |
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CSVKansas in numbers
- Kansas ranks 28th of 51 on FY26 LIHEAP dollars per household ($33), 28th on households below the poverty line (11.7%) and 16th on low-income energy burden (9.8%).
- Per household below the poverty line (136,227 of them) the FY26 funds come to $284, rank 29th of 51: 18% of a typical year's electricity ($1,538). (even split, not a payment amount)
- 36,160 households got help in FY2022 against 292,169 at or below 60% of state median income in the 2022 LEAD file: about 12% (mixed years).
- Average heating benefit FY2022: $664, 43% of that year.
- Heating season: January 20 - March 31. Counted FY2024: heating, winter crisis, weatherization.
- Neighbours: FY26 dollars per household run from $24 (Colorado) to $45 (Nebraska); low-income burden from 6.1% (Colorado) to 11.5% (Oklahoma). Kansas: $33 and 9.8%.
Where Kansas's low-income bills bite hardest
- Highest burden: Rush County 15.3% (447 households); Russell County 15.2% (1,106 households); Kingman County 14.8% (815 households); Ottawa County 14.8% (536 households).
- Most low-income households: Sedgwick County 56,199 (9.4%); Johnson County 31,322 (8.8%); Wyandotte County 20,692 (9.4%).
91 counties.
Am I likely eligible in Kansas?
Median household income in Kansas is $72,639, 220% of the four-person guideline; check line 150% (2026 guideline).
How heavy is the energy bill in Kansas?
9.8% of income in low-income households, 2.7% overall. Ranking, Kansas prices.
| Group | Count | Kansas detail | Standing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 60% of median income | 292,169 households | 9.8% of income; $2,021 a year on $20,603 | rank 16 of 51 |
| All households | 1,148,635 households | 2.7%; $2,428 on $89,002 | rank 17 of 51 |
| Below poverty line | 136,227 households | 11.7% of 1,160,715 | U.S. 12.5%; rank 28 of 51 |
| Home price 2025 | 14.56 ¢/kWh | bill $128 a month at 880 kWh | U.S. 17.30 ¢, $152 |
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CSVUtility and state bill programs in Kansas
None listed for Kansas in the snapshot of 20 Apr 2026; ask the utility.
Kansas on the map
Next to Kansas
Colorado, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma. Most FY26 funds per household: Nebraska, $45. Kansas: $33. All 51.
5 steps if you get a shutoff notice in Kansas
- Note the notice date.
- Call the utility (Kansas Corporation Commission sets rules).
- Call 888-369-4777 or 211.
- Ask about dates and temperature-based or health protection.
- Unresolved: Kansas Corporation Commission, 800-662-0027.
Sources
Linked above; list on the hub.
Last verified: 2 October 2026. Not legal advice.
Questions
How much LIHEAP money does Kansas get?
$38.6 million in FY2026, $33 per household, rank 28 of 51.
What income limit does Kansas use for LIHEAP?
$40,980 for three people at 150% of the guideline; median household income $72,639; FY2022 heating standard 150% for four.
How do I apply for LIHEAP in Kansas?
Call 888-369-4777. Site: http://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/Pages/EnergyAssistance.aspx
Can Kansas utilities cut power in winter or summer?
dates and temperature for cold; none listed for heat. November 1 - March 31 35°F or below
How big is the energy burden in Kansas?
9.8% of income for low-income households, 2.7% for all; $2,021 a year for the first group.
How many Kansas households got energy help?
36,160 in FY2022, 38,542 heating in FY2024, average heating benefit $664.
Is LIHEAP money enough for a Kansas bill?
$284 per poor household, 18% of $1,538.