Low-Income Energy Assistance Program Applications Now Open
Published on January 20, 2023
Colder temperatures and winter weather has arrived in Kansas. The dropping temperatures and necessity of raising the thermostat are leaving some families vulnerable when it comes to covering their heating bills. The
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) allows peace of mind and financial assistance to families struggling to pay their heating bills during the cold winter months by helping eligible households pay a portion of their home energy costs. This one-time benefit is managed by the State of Kansas Department of Child and Family Services (DCF).
“LIEAP has helped our Kansas communities stay warm for many years,” DCF Secretary Laura Howard said. “It is an important and valued support program provided to families during cold Kansas winters.”
Last year, $47 million aided approximately 40,000 households in covering winter heating bills, averaging $1,180 per home.
Am I eligible?
To qualify, households must have an adult at the address that is responsible for the heating costs of the home. Applicants must be able to prove a recent history of payments on the energy bill (within the past three months), along with being at or below 150% of the federal poverty level. The one-time assistance payment is determined by household income, number of persons living at the address, type of dwelling, and type of heating fuel. Income eligibility guidelines are as follows:
|
Persons Living
at the Address*
|
Maximum Gross
Monthly Income
|
| 1 |
$1,699 |
| 2 |
$2,289 |
| 3 |
$2,879 |
| 4 |
$3,469 |
| 5 |
$4,059 |
| 6 |
$4,649 |
| 7 |
$5,239 |
| 8 |
$5,829 |
*Add $590 for each additional person
Apply Today
Applications are available and must be received by 5PM on March 31, 2023.
- Go to the Department for Children and Family website.
- Click Apply for Services (top banner on their webpage).
- Click "Apply for Assistance" (center graphic).
Funding for LIEAP is provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Community Service through the Federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.