THRHA Tribal LIHEAP heating assistance (Ketchikan Native households; all households in Saxman & Metlakatla)
Tlingit-Haida Regional Housing Authority pays part of winter heating costs for income-eligible households (150% of Alaska poverty guideline; e.g. about $2,444/month for one person, $8,464 for eight). In Saxman and Metlakatla any household may apply; in Ketchikan only tribal citizens. Applications open November 1 (elders 60+ and disabled) and December 1 (everyone else) through June 30; FY2026 is closed and FY2027 opens November 1, 2026 (elders/disabled) and December 1, 2026 (everyone else) through June 30, 2027. Send Social Security cards, 30 days of income, and a recent fuel/electric bill or rental agreement. Phone 888-241-6868 / 907-780-6868; fax 866-232-3681; email energy@thrha.org.
Who it’s for & requirements
Income-eligible; tribal citizens in Ketchikan; all residents in Saxman/Metlakatla