The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a Federally funded program that helps eligible households pay a portion of their home energy costs by providing a one-time per year benefit.
The LIEAP application period typically begins in January and continue through the end of March each year.
In order to qualify:
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An adult living at the address must be personally responsible for paying the heating costs incurred at the current residence, payable either to the landlord or the fuel vendor.
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Applications must demonstrate a recent history of payments toward purchase of the primary heating energy.
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The household must demonstrate a recent history of qualifying payments toward the purchase of heating energy. Payments may be a combination of payments for natural gas, electricity, propane and firewood. The total of the qualifying payments must be at least $80.
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The household must meet citizenship or lawful residency requirements.
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The household must meet application requirements
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The combined gross income (before deductions) of all persons living at the address may not exceed 130% of the federal poverty level according to the following guidelines.
2021 Income Eligibility Guidelines
Maximum Gross Monthly Income for Persons Living at the Address
1 $1,383.00
2 $1,868.00
3 $2,353.00
4 $2,839.00
5 $3,324.00
6 $3,809.00
7 $4,295.00
8 $4,780.00
9 $5,265.00
10 $5,751.00
11 $6,236.00
12 $6,721.00
+1 $486.00 for each additional person
The deadline to apply is May 28.
We have posted the application below. You can find more information or apply online at: http://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/Pages/EnergyAssistance.aspx