Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) sign-ups open December 1

Raleigh, NC

Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) sign-ups open December 1

LIEAP is a federally funded program that provides for a one-time vendor payment to help eligible households pay their heating bills.

Households including a person aged 60 or older or disabled persons receiving services through the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services are eligible to sign up for assistance from Dec. 1 – 31. All other households may apply from Jan. 1 – March 31 or until funds are exhausted.

Households that meet the following criteria may be eligible:

  • Have at least one U.S. citizen or non-citizen who meets the eligibility criteria.
  • Meet an income test.
  • Have reserves at or below $2,250.
  • Be responsible for its heating costs.

For more information, click here: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/low-income-services/low-income-energy-assistance

 

LIEAP is administered by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and is not associated with the Public Staff or the Utilities Commission.  If you have questions concerning LIEAP, please contact your local social services agency or the NC Division of Social Services.

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Public financial assistance:

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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has limited funds to assist qualified consumers with paying their heating bills during the winter through the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). For more information, click here: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/low-income-services/low-income-energy-assistance

 

LIEAP is administered by and is not associated with the Public Staff or the Utilities Commission.  If you have questions concerning LIEAP, please contact your local social services agency or the NC Division of Social Services.