Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
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LEAP accepts applications from Nov. 1, 2022, until Apr. 30, 2023, for the 2022-2023 winter season.
The Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) helps hard-working Coloradans pay a part of their home heating costs. The program aims to help reduce some of the burdens associated with a Colorado winter.
Assistance may include
- Help with heating costs
- Help with a furnace, fireplace, or baseboard repair
- Help with the replacement of heating equipment that is not functional
All LEAP applications for Larimer County are now handled through Goodwill of Colorado. The Larimer County Department of Human Services staff is able to help with the acquisition of applications only. Please direct any questions or issues to Goodwill of Colorado by calling 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435) or emailing leaphelp@goodwillcolorado.org. You may also visit the Goodwill of Colorado website.
Who Is Eligible?
To qualify for LEAP, you must:
- Be a Colorado resident.
- Be an American citizen.
- Pay home heating costs to a utility company or as part of your rent.
- Make 60% or less of the median income level for Colorado.
FAQs
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Applications are accepted from November 1, 2022, through April 30, 2023.
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Most non-emergency applications are processed within 10-25 days.
You must complete the entire application, answer all questions, and attach all requested information for your application to be processed. If you are missing materials or skip answering any questions, your application will be delayed. LEAP will have to reach out to request this information before they can process the application.
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Call 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435) to check on the status of your application.
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Yes. If you qualify for help, LEAP may be able to hurry your application in 10 days.
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No. Continue to pay your bills while waiting for a decision on your application. If your bills are overdue or you are in danger of running out of fuel, contact your heat or utility company. Ask to set up a payment agreement or budget billing, if available.
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If heat is included in your rent and you do not live in subsidized housing, you may qualify for LEAP.
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You can receive heat assistance only once each season through LEAP. The season runs from Nov.1, 2022, to April 30, 2023.
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No. The LEAP program does not provide help with any type of temporary or portable heating source. This includes electric heaters or portable heaters.
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The energy assistance benefit varies depending on a variety of factors:
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The heating costs of your home
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The amount of LEAP funding available
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The number of applications received
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LEAP pays the highest benefits to those with the highest primary heating fuel costs
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In most cases, the payment is sent to your utility or fuel company. You will receive a letter with the amount awarded and where your benefit is being sent.
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Yes. If you qualify for LEAP you may also be eligible for our heating system repair/replacement program. Please call FOR MY HEAT (1-855-469-4328) or email leaphelp@goodwillcolorado.org for more information or help filling out your application.
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Yes. Your participation in other programs will not be changed in any way if you take part in LEAP.
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These programs will not be affected by participation in LEAP:
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Medicare
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
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Colorado Works/TANF, food stamps/ SNAP
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Old Age Pension (OAP)
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Aid to Needy Disabled (AND)
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Aid to the Blind (AB)
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No. You must live in the home.
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You can report the monthly income for all household members by
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Attaching copies of all pay stubs and proof of other income received the month before you sign your application.
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This includes seasonal, self-employed, public assistance, veteran's benefits, etc.
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In most cases, the payment is sent directly to your primary heating fuel company. You will receive a letter indicating your LEAP assistance amount and where your benefit is being sent.
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Yes. Please call HEAT HELP (1-866-432-8435). Ask if there are other utility payment help options available to you.
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If you do not qualify for LEAP, help may still be available. Check out the other resources tab above for other resources.
You can call 1-866-HEAT- HELP (1-866-432-8435) or email leaphelp@goodwillcolorado.org and ask for other utility payment help options. -
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Yes. Your participation in other programs will not be changed in any way if you take part in LEAP.
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These programs will not be affected by participation in LEAP:
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Medicare or Medicaid
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
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Colorado Works/TANF
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Food Stamps/ SNAP
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Old Age Pension (OAP)
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Aid to Needy Disabled (AND)
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Aid to the Blind (AB)
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Still have questions? Reach out to Goodwill of Colorado.
For more information:
- Phone: 1-866-432-8435
- Email: LEAPHELP@discovermygoodwill.org