Help paying your electric bill in Oklahoma
Oklahoma got $41.0 million in the HHS table, about $27 for each of its 1,542,780 households. Income limit 130% of the poverty guideline; public line 1-866-411-1877. Heating help reached 56,204 households in FY2024.
Who to call in Oklahoma
- Oklahoma LIHEAP public line1-866-411-1877
- State program siteoklahoma.gov/okdhs.html
- Oklahoma Corporation Commission800-522-8154 · 405-521-2331 · oklahoma.gov/occ · complaint form (links checked 2026-10-02)
How heavy is the energy bill in Oklahoma?
11.5% of income in low-income households, 3.0% overall. Ranking, Oklahoma prices.
| Group | Count | Oklahoma detail | Standing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 60% of median income | 385,122 households | 11.5% of income; $1,990 a year on $17,255 | rank 5 of 51 |
| All households | 1,522,711 households | 3.0%; $2,369 on $80,011 | rank 9 of 51 |
| Below poverty line | 231,937 households | 15.0% of 1,542,780 | U.S. 12.5%; rank 8 of 51 |
| Home price 2025 | 13.12 ¢/kWh | bill $140 a month at 1,071 kWh | U.S. 17.30 ¢, $152 |
CSV
CSVWhere Oklahoma's low-income bills bite hardest
- Highest burden: Grant County 17.4% (370 households); Harmon County 17.4% (304 households); Roger Mills County 16.7% (375 households); Beckham County 16.4% (2,500 households).
- Most low-income households: Oklahoma County 77,275 (11.3%); Tulsa County 60,418 (10.4%); Cleveland County 22,324 (11.4%).
75 counties.
Oklahoma in numbers
- Oklahoma ranks 36th of 51 on FY26 LIHEAP dollars per household ($27), 8th on households below the poverty line (15.0%) and 5th on low-income energy burden (11.5%).
- Per household below the poverty line (231,937 of them) the FY26 funds come to $177, rank 41st of 51: 10% of a typical year's electricity ($1,686). (even split, not a payment amount)
- 167,215 households got help in FY2022 against 385,122 at or below 60% of state median income in the 2022 LEAD file: about 43% (mixed years).
- Average heating benefit FY2022: $326, 19% of that year.
- Heating season: December 16 - December 26. Counted FY2024: heating, cooling, crisis, weatherization.
- Neighbours: FY26 dollars per household run from $19 (Texas) to $37 (Missouri); low-income burden from 6.1% (Colorado) to 10.9% (Arkansas). Oklahoma: $27 and 11.5%.
LIHEAP in Oklahoma: money, limits, people helped
| Measure | Oklahoma | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Funds FY2026 | $40,969,043 = $35,993,758 + $848,075 IIJA + $4,127,210 | FY26 table |
| Income limit | 130% of poverty guideline (how limits work: see guide) | snapshot 20 Apr 2026 |
| Benefits FY2026 | Heating: $40 minimum, $500 maximum Cooling: $150 minimum, $650 maximum Crisis: $750 maximum | snapshot 20 Apr 2026 |
| Helped FY2024 | Heating: 56,204 Cooling: 47,200 Crisis: 8,652 Weatherization: 131 | snapshot 20 Apr 2026 |
| Program dates | Heating: December 16 - December 26 Cooling: July 14 - September 30 Crisis: Year-round Weatherization: Year-round | snapshot 20 Apr 2026 |
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CSVAm I likely eligible in Oklahoma?
Median household income in Oklahoma is $63,603, 193% of the four-person guideline; check line 130% (2026 guideline).
Shutoff rules and moratoria in Oklahoma
Oklahoma: cold weather by temperature; hot weather by temperature; health or age needs yes.
| Protection | Oklahoma |
|---|---|
| Cold temperature | No disconnects when forecast to be under 32°F |
| Hot temperature | No disconnects when forecast to be over 101°F |
| Health or age needs | Thirty-day shutoff delay with doctor's note of life-threatening situation |
Clearinghouse, April 2026; cites Electric Utility Rules.
Rule text read, 2 October 2026: OAC 165:35-21-10, -11, -20 (Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Chapter 35 Electric Utility Rules). Oklahoma rule bars shut-offs when NWS forecasts below 32 F (electric heat) or heat index 101 F or higher (electric cooling). It requires a 10-day mailed notice, a deferred payment agreement offer, a 30-day (up to 60) life-threatening medical delay, and a 20-day aid delay. Elderly/disabled registrants get 5 extra business days on CSD request. Quote: “the utility shall suspend its disconnection of service activity if the electric service is used for cooling purposes”. Source: text of the rule (state official (OCC chapter 35 PDF, effective 10-1-24 edition)).
| Point | Oklahoma: OAC 165:35-21-10, -11, -20 (Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Chapter 35 Electric Utility Rules) |
|---|---|
| Winter / cold | If the NWS local forecast predicts below 32 F at any time in the next 24 hours, utility must suspend disconnection where electric service is used for heating (forecast taken 6-8 a.m. on day of shut-off). Also, Nov 15-Apr 15 a second notice of at least 48 hours is required before disconnection (165:35-21-20(c)). |
| Heat | If NWS forecast (or actual) heat index is 101 F or higher on day of disconnection, utility must suspend disconnection where electric service is used for cooling. |
| Who is protected | Life-threatening situation (physician-prescribed life-sustaining equipment): medical certificate returned within 30 days of notification suspends disconnection 30 calendar days, one more 30-day extension possible (60 max). Elderly (65+) / disabled who registered: utility delays disconnection 5 additional business days on request of Commission CSD. Financial-assistance delay: at least 20 calendar days when customer applied for aid and is awaiting it. |
| Notice | First residential notice: at least 10 days written notice from mailing by first-class mail; 24-hour written notice for other cases (e.g. posting) per 21-20(a); second notice 48 hours Nov 15-Apr 15 (may be oral/phone). Notice must mention DPA, elderly notification, life-threatening certificate, 20-day aid delay, CSD contact. |
| Payment plan | Utility must offer a deferred payment agreement before disconnecting a residential customer who cannot pay in full; no disconnection if customer enters one (can be entered up to the day before disconnection). Payments need not be equal. |
| Who the rule covers | 165:35-1-3: applies to any electric utility operating in Oklahoma under Commission jurisdiction. |
| Complaints | Notice must tell consumer to contact utility first, then the Commission's Consumer Services Division (CSD); phone numbers not read in this session. |
Read the 2024 PDF edition; a newer 2026 revision may exist; did not read Part 7 exceptions or utility tariffs.
Paraphrase, not legal advice. Rules change; see the shutoff rules guide.
Utility and state bill programs in Oklahoma
None listed for Oklahoma in the snapshot of 20 Apr 2026; ask the utility.
Next to Oklahoma
Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Texas. Most FY26 funds per household: Missouri, $37. Oklahoma: $27. All 51.
Oklahoma on the map
5 steps if you get a shutoff notice in Oklahoma
- Note the notice date.
- Call the utility (Oklahoma Corporation Commission sets rules).
- Call 1-866-411-1877 or 211.
- Ask about temperature-based or health protection.
- Unresolved: Oklahoma Corporation Commission, 800-522-8154.
Sources
Linked above; list on the hub.
Last verified: 2 October 2026. Not legal advice.
Questions
How do I apply for LIHEAP in Oklahoma?
Call 1-866-411-1877 or 405-522-5050. Site: https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs.html
Can Oklahoma utilities cut power in winter or summer?
temperature for cold; temperature for heat. No disconnects when forecast to be under 32°F
How big is the energy burden in Oklahoma?
11.5% of income for low-income households, 3.0% for all; $1,990 a year for the first group.
How many Oklahoma households got energy help?
167,215 in FY2022, 56,204 heating in FY2024, average heating benefit $326.
Is LIHEAP money enough for a Oklahoma bill?
$177 per poor household, 10% of $1,686.
How much LIHEAP money does Oklahoma get?
$41.0 million in FY2026, $27 per household, rank 36 of 51.
What income limit does Oklahoma use for LIHEAP?
$35,516 for three people at 130% of the guideline; median household income $63,603; FY2022 heating standard 130% for four.