Park County, CO - April 30 is the last day to apply for Colorado's Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP). LEAP helps vulnerable Coloradans pay a portion of winter home heating costs so they have more money to spend on other essentials like food, medicine and rent. Nearly 80,000 eligible Coloradans have received an average benefit of $355 from LEAP this heating season.
"It's not too late for Park County residents to apply for LEAP! We encourage anyone who thinks they may be eligible to apply," said Ginger Pearce, Leap Coordinator. "To date, nearly 370 Park County residents have received energy assistance from LEAP this season."
To qualify, Coloradans may have an income up to 60 percent of the state median income, which is a household income of less than $78,060 a year for a family of four.
Additionally, LEAP recipients must pay home heating costs directly to a utility company or landlord as part of their rent and have at least one U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of the U.S. living in the household.
To apply for LEAP, visit CDHS's website: https://cdhs.colorado.gov/leap. Online applications are processed through the Colorado PEAK system. You can also call the HEAT HELP line at 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435) to receive an application via mail, phone or email, or you can visit your Park County Department of Human Services office to pick up or drop off an application.
The Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is a federally funded program that helps eligible hard-working Colorado families, seniors and individuals pay a portion of their winter home heating costs.
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